Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Philippians 4:13
Philippians 4:13 (NIRV) I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.
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.
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.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Otter!
I LOVE otters! They are cute, funny, energetic and so smart. I LOVE otters! I am probably the "cat lady" of otters. I'm the "otter lady" - I want an otter, I don't want to take care of it, I will honestly say that I'd be afraid but I WANT to have one that I can watch in my backyard anytime that I wanted to. I really LOVE otters - they are so much fun to watch. My children know that I want to see them any time we go to the zoo, sea otters or river otters I'm not picky! This weekend we got to go to the Houston Zoo and this is what I got to see - I was the first one to see this going on and I DID NOT give up my front row spot. Small children - poo poo on you! I got to see an otter performing tricks, so cool! Did I mention that I LOVE otters?
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter 2012
I love Easter! I especially love sunrise service, seems a weird thing to love but I do. I enjoy being outside, surrounded by the sounds and feelings of what the women may have experienced when they discovered the empty tomb. I was so happy this morning, the music was uplifting and meaningful and best of all I was there with my daughter, K. She braved the cool temperature, the mosquitoes and the tiredness to accompany me. Beautiful day!
This Easter we went to Houston to spend the holiday with my brother's, my dad & step-mom - the kids LOVE to go to Houston and let me just say that their front yard is some seriously great Easter egg hunting grounds. Z made a wooden pocket knife with Uncle Marky Sparky. My nephew Shawn went with us to the zoo on Saturday along with Scott, Jen, G'pa Harold & G'ma Judy - it was loads of fun! Not to mention that we spent late nights laughing, talking and enjoying each others company.
This Easter we went to Houston to spend the holiday with my brother's, my dad & step-mom - the kids LOVE to go to Houston and let me just say that their front yard is some seriously great Easter egg hunting grounds. Z made a wooden pocket knife with Uncle Marky Sparky. My nephew Shawn went with us to the zoo on Saturday along with Scott, Jen, G'pa Harold & G'ma Judy - it was loads of fun! Not to mention that we spent late nights laughing, talking and enjoying each others company.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Blast from the past
This was before our family was complete, so it feels a little weird to post a picture... but... BKZ are so incredibly cute I had to share.
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