> > > > Even though she will probably never see this (perhaps some of the more powerful rinkworks visitors can pull some strings for me?), I believe all forms of encouragement, even unseen or unheard ones, carry a form of energy and power that can have an effect on the person it's for. Right now my sweet Martina is losing 3-4 in the first set of the US Open championships, but I know she can do it! Go MARTINA!! WOOO!! You can do it!! I have faith in you!!
> > >
> > > ...and as of less than a minute ago, she lost to Serena Williams. Sorry about that, Byron
> > >
> > > uni"I was rooting for Serena, for more reasons than one"peg
> >
> > ::sniff:: I know. I...I...::sob::...I can't believe it. ::wipers tear:: ::sob:: Martinaaaaaaa..........
> >
> > Byron....
>
> oh, there there, it's okay, she'll have anther chance to play Serena, I'm sure. don't worry...
>
> uni"being a mommy"peg

I'm reminded of a line from Tennessee Earnie Ford's "Sixteen Tons."
"If the right one don't get you, then the left one will." The trouble with those Williams kids is you don't know which one to watch out for.
Howard