Like many, I've been watching the Winter Olympics this last week or so. I'm happy that so many American athletes have been doing well in their competitions and winning medals.
Watching the medal ceremonies, I feel a sense of pride when I hear our national anthem and see the American flag raised. I'm proud to be an American. I'm wondering (NOT criticizing) what the athletes are told regarding that ceremony. I've seen athletes with their hands over their hearts (what we call in Awana a "respectful right-hand salute") I've seen athletes stand at attention with hands at their sides. I've seen athletes singing our national anthem as it's being played. I've (more often) seen mouths closed in respectful silence.
Not sure what the protocol is. Just wondering. I'm sure each and every athlete up there on the podium is proud to be representing their country. What would Mary do? I'd be up there with my hand over my heart, singing the Star Spangled Banner, and probably with tears of happiness running down my face.
But unless they start giving medals for geocaching, that isn't gonna happen!
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