Ski Day Gives Kids the Opportunity to Hit the Slopes for the First Time
There was one thing that was brighter than 8-year-old Jana Staudenraus’ coral ski jacket and orange helmet as she flew down the mountain at Stevens Pass this weekend on a sit ski: her big smile. As she came to a stop at the bottom of the slope, her family was there cheering, celebrating the first time Jana had ever skied. The exuberant little girl couldn’t wait to do another run. “I want to go again,” she exclaimed. “I want to go fast.”
Another lap down, with her ski instructor tethered behind her, Jana was beaming with joy.
“Did you see me?” Jana asked her mom.
“Yes. You are doing such a great job,” her mother replied.
“I fell once,” Jana said frowning slightly.
“Yes,” her mother said sympathetically. “But just like in life, what do we do when we fall?” she asked warmly. Read full post »