Achieving the Dream

I know when I started this journey I wanted to win American Ninja Warrior. Honestly what I really wanted was to stop feeling the pain of losing my babies. The pain will never vanish completely, but the bottomless pit of despair will disintegrate, has disintegrated.

I’m living the dream. I hit rock bottom, and I picked myself up. Exercise has now become a regular part of my life. Work and my personal life have good boundaries. Coach and I are able to spend quality time together. Despite my busy schedule I am able to find time to wonder through different worlds via reading. I am attempting to have a good attitude, which colors the world a nice shade of joy. Lastly, I am able to look back and see God’s protection and faithfulness.

Goals for the New School Year

As a teacher I dedicate 200% of myself to my job, which leaves little time for myself, my family, or sanity. The summer allows me to recover and return to a “normal” life. As soon as I have regained normalcy, school seems to be knocking on the door. I am nervous about starting a new school year, because I know that I turn to survival mode very quickly. Chores, exercise, and fun tend to go by the wayside very quickly. This year I pledge to hold onto normalcy longer by meeting the following goals:

1. Start my mornings off with a devotional. I know that a daily devotional will not solve the world’s problems or prevent problems. However, I know that centering my focus on God is good for my spiritual health. It will help me be mindful of God’s presence.
2. Ninjasize. Need I say more? This includes the gym, walking the girls, and exercising on non-gym days.
3. Have fun. Life is too short to be anxious or uptight. Good thing I am married to a funny man who loves to have fun.