The Work Is Done—Now We Wait...

There comes a point in every competition where there is nothing left to do but wait.

The training is done. The preparation is complete. The countless hours in the gym have been logged. The early mornings, the sore muscles, the victories, the setbacks, the lessons learned along the way—all of it has led to this moment.

Tim has acclimated as much as possible to the altitude here in Colorado Springs and has completed his training hall sessions. Tomorrow at 4 PM Eastern, he will step onto the platform for his first USA Weightlifting Nationals as a Junior competitor.

As a parent, these moments are bittersweet. For months, we've watched him prepare for this competition. We've seen the discipline it takes to pursue excellence. We've watched him push through difficult training days, trust the process, and stay committed to his goals.

Now there is no more training to squeeze in. No more adjustments to make. No more preparation left to be done.

Now we wait.

And honestly, waiting can sometimes be harder than the work itself.

But there is a peace that comes from knowing you've done everything you can do. Tim has put in the work. His coach has guided him. His training partners have supported him. Our family has done everything possible to help him get to this point.

The rest is in God's hands.

No matter what happens tomorrow, I am already proud of him. Not because of the numbers on the bar, the medals, or the final standings, but because of the young man he has become through this journey.

Just a few years ago, Tim made the difficult decision to leave the only sport he had ever known and start over in Olympic weightlifting. That decision took courage. Since then, he has learned, grown, and achieved things many people thought were out of reach.

Tomorrow is another opportunity—not just to compete, but to see the fruit of all the hard work that has been invested over the past year.

So the rest of today, he rests. We enjoy the moment. We take a deep breath and soak it all in.

The work is done.

Tomorrow, he lifts.