Gaye Shmay

There aren't enough words to express how grateful and blessed I am to have had Gaye apart of my life. I never would have made it through BYU without her. Being on the gymnastics team, I was lucky enough to have spent almost everyday with her for 4 years. She was with me every step of the way through my injuries, especially my back. She took me to doctors appointments and would hold my hand when I needed it. She did everything she could to get me the help that I needed so that I could not only workout and compete, but even just to walk. There were times where Gaye wasn't very happy with me.....mostly because I was working out when she told me I couldn't or not stopping when she told me to. I would get the look from her (a lot of you know what that look was), and I knew I was in trouble. Ha ha. I knew it was just because she cared so much. She had this silly side to her that I loved to see come out, especially when we would travel. We loved riding in Gaye's car because she usually got everywhere first, and without getting lost. I have so many memories of her that it would take pages and pages to name all of them. I have been fortunate to be able to see Gaye over the last several years when I come back for gymnastics meets, and especially a couple months ago. I will miss seeing her face when I come back to visit. The training room will never be the same. Thank you Gaye for everything you have done for me. I love you and I will miss you so much!!