If you’re following the Olympics, you might be a little tired today too after staying up to watch the American Women Gymnasts compete for just 2 spots for the All Around competition. It was cut throat.

This was better that a movie!  I can just hear the movie trailer voice over guy say,  "one girl’s heartbreak, is another’s dream come true."

Gotta hand it to Gabby Douglas, she got one the spots.

When a reporter asked her how she kept her nerves in check during the competition.  She said it was by meditating on the scripture, “be confident in this.”

It may have been Philippians 1:6  “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

The thing about kids, you know they are going to fall sometimes, and it’s heartbreaking to let it happen.

The only thing that makes it bearable, as the parent or friend, is to be there to hug them, and encourage them to get back up.

I really felt for American Gymnast, Jordyn Wieber, and her mom last night.  When she fell short of her lifelong goal to compete in the Olympic All Around competition, she was crying and her mom couldn’t get to her.

Security is tight during the Olympics, and it's next to impossible for parents to get down to their athletes right after the competition.

Jordan’s mom couldn't immediately hug her crying daughter, so she sent her a hug in the best way she knew how, through this Tweet:

"One wish right now would be to give my amazing daughter #jordyn_wieber a huge hug.So proud of her.She is all class!!!"

Love it.  Mothers always know when their babies need a hug.

Stay strong Jordyn!   It seems like those that make the most impact have comeback stories.  It's time to start working on yours girl!