I went below and beyond yesterday and I need to share a journey with you - my friends. After I finished my 2nd open water dive yesterday I had an epiphany - since moving to Texas I've walked closer with the Lord and through that walk I've overcome so many fears and conquered lots of obstacles that I never would have imagined accomplishing. Every time that I've met a challenge I've carried the above verse in my head and heart. I'm so blessed and thankful right now so I wanted to share:
#1 skiing - my fear of heights was realized and succumbed! I wasn't beautiful wedging it down those slopes but I got on those terrifying lifts, went down those mountains and had a blast doing it. This doesn't mean I want to sky dive or bungee jump but the fear was felt but then let go.
#2 swimming with my face in the water - We moved to Plum Creek 15 days after I had A, B told me about the triathlon that is held in the subdivision, I encouraged him to participate. What a great way to meet people, get to know the neighborhood and take advantage of one of the many reasons that we moved to this community. His response - why don't you do it with me. HA! I admit that I laughed in his face, I couldn't believe that he'd think I could do something like that. I told him that I would do it the next year if he did it this year, you know when I wasn't 6 weeks postpartum. Almost a year later I met Adrien Thom who taught me how to swim, taught me how to ride my bike again and encouraged me to run - so I did two triathlons that year. It was amazing!
#3 open water swimming - after I succeeded at getting my face in the water I found another feat that I needed to master, swimming in water that is not chlorinated and there are no lines on the bottom of the pool - as a matter of fact, swimming where you couldn't see the bottom! Tri It in Spanish gave me that opportunity, along with the chance to race with the donkeys!
#4 fully defeat fear of water - SCUBA! My little brother is getting married in St. Croix - what better time is there to be able to scuba dive and fully surmount my fear of water? I watched B get certified last year and was envious of his confidence and bravery. Therefore, when Scott told me he was getting married in a prime scuba territory I knew what I had to do. This weekend I have finally met this goal head on, saw some fish, some creepy sunken "treasures" and swam around, breathing underwater with my favorite 14 year old.
I know that this is a journey and I am ready to take on my next challenge, fully empowered with my beloved God.
