January 27, 2014 ~
It's been several months since I last posted. A lot has changed since then.
It's been several months since I last posted. A lot has changed since then.
I'm still a full-time, straight-A
student at Avila University -- go Eagles! My husband and three kids are still
amazingly incredible! And I have begun an internship for Special Olympics
Kansas.
We drove to Hilton Head, South
Carolina, for a wonderfully relaxing vacation with my husband's parents right
after the Christmas holiday. Thank you, Gary and Ellen!
I have not been running since
September of 2013, so I can't wait to get out and let loose this spring. And
yes, we do have a treadmill. And, no, I never use it. I have this thing about
running outside or bust.
To maintain somewhat, I have been
occasionally working out with free weights which is very convenient. While I
don't get the same cardio workout that running provides, lifting weights has
helped me to somewhat diminish the atrophy I usually experience during the winter
months.
My 11-year-old son ran his first 5k
in fall 2013 -- the Jared Coones Pumpkin Run. http://pumpkinrunwalk.org/ I am so proud of him and hope to
run a race with him sometime this year.
I have come to realize that healthy
living encompasses your mind, body AND spirit. Since losing my mother last
year, I have encountered a great void in my life. There have been days when I
run on empty emotionally, so I decided this week to begin purposefully
recalling all the things for which I can be thankful. Being happy is a choice,
and I choose happiness.
And I can't wait to graduate at the
end of the year!!! So many friends have encouraged me and supported me along
the way, and the finish line is finally in clear sight! It's hard to believe
I've been at this for a year-and-a-half now. To all the women in my life --
thank you for the inspiration that you are to me. We are so much better
together!
May you discover and realize your
goals for 2014! What do you hope to accomplish in the new year?
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