Dear Friends,
Just wanted to thank everyone for all of the congratulations and well wishes.
Shayley unfortunately got very sick again last night, so maybe it wasn’t all nerves on Saturday. She’s feeling better this afternoon and eating crackers and jello.
Yesterday afternoon we enjoyed looking up “The Gaylord National Hotel,” where the National Bee will be. Looks pretty fancy, which will be interesting for Shayley to experience. Thankfully The Roanoke Times is paying for the hotel and travel expenses!
Shayley asked me Saturday evening what her study strategy should be now. I have no idea, other than what the Spelling coach did to help Akeelah in the movie Akeelah and the Bee.
The spelling bee website has a count-down calendar. It’s 73 days and 53 minutes until the National Bee–presumably how much time there is to prepare.
I’d rather just enjoy the view.
Lydeana
Pat opened the Roanoke Times on Sunday, and said “Shayley won!”. We are so very happy for you, Shayley. You have come a long way, and oh, how proud we are of you. Fun to say we know that person in the limelight. Love you.
By: Carol and Pat on March 22, 2011
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