Hey everybody!!! I'm so happy to finally have the time to actually get on here myself and update you all on everything that's been going on. First off, I just want to sincerely thank you for the immense show of love and support that I've received from everyone. I'm just blown away at how many people I have in my corner wishing me well and praying for my success. At the end of the day, my success is OUR success so again, THANK YOU!!!
These last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, and let me tell you, it has been some of the most challenging fun I've ever had. Everyday people stop by practice to give me their congratulations and well wishes for the Olympics, so we've had the opportunity to really practice on focusing through distractions. With the Olympics being the largest athletic stage in the world, its good to be able to have some similar experiences before I go. I've had the honor of going before the Mayor of Myrtle Beach and City Council to receive the proclamation of "Amber Campbell Day" (what a trip!), and been on numerous TV interviews and newspaper articles. But when its all said and done, my coach Dr. V reminds me that all this won't matter if we don't stay focused on the task at hand. So I'm really thankful that I have him to keep me on track.
My training has really picked up lately. We're not only throwing a large number of throws daily, but the intensity of the throws is increasing too. Dr. V is instructing me on visualization techniques and its improving my throw almost everyday. By the time the 18th gets here for qualifying day, I'll be excited to see how far my distance has improved. Then on the 20th it will be a true battle for the top spot. I can't wait to be in that fray fighting for the Gold!!!! Stay tuned as we will be giving you updates from Beijing all the way through the games. Love you all!
Peace and Blessings,
Amber
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Hi Amber!
The Tucumcari contingent is so excited for you. We will be cheering loud and proud for you. Keep training hard and good luck. Most importantly, have fun.
This is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Amber,
I can clearly see the little girl you were in that beautiful smile of yours but I can also see what an incredible young woman you have become.
I know your family is bursting with pride and happiness, not just because you will be attending the Olympics, but also, as it appears from your website, you are grounded, focused, thoughtful, intelligent, and of course, beautiful. No matter what happens in Beijing, these are the qualities that got you there and will sustain you in years to come.
I anxiously await your moment on the podium, with that smile, beaming for all the world to see. Good luck!!!
JOY,
Tina Holguin
Amber!
Danielle emailed everyone I think she probably knows - telling us about you! Even though I have never met you before:), I am very proud of you! It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to get where you are right now. So go ALL the way girl and bring home the gold!!!!! Think about all the people you KNOW are rooting for you right now.... now think about the ones you don't even know about - like me!!!!!! Must be an amazing feeling! We're cheering for you! Austin
Amber,
Good Luck! We know that you will make the USA proud.
-Thom, Kirsten, Rhiannon and Chad
The Van Demark Family
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