Resolution Road

I thought it was about time for a little update on the goals.  I never really did share any of my other goals for 2014 and I haven't given any details about the progress on my previous goal.  So, for the previous goal of running and training for the half marathon, here's where I'm at:  I have signed up for the Cellcom, in Green Bay, at the end of May. I have been training since my last article. I was completely unaware of how fast the race booked up and found out they were sold out way back in February. Thankfully there are friends, and Craig's List and I was able to secure a spot in the race. One of the many benefits of training for the marathon is that I've been able to lose 25lbs. Mostly through a beginners half marathon training schedule and also a low carb diet. My sister introduced me to this amazing workout in Howard called Bod-e Bootcamp. Wow!!! It's all about muscle confusion and some pretty intense workouts. I absolutely loved it! I went for a week an...

My first thought when deciding what to write for my first blog of 2014, was to recap last years goals and group them into successes and failures. You know the popular phrase: "Think about how far you have gotten.  Not about how far you still have to go." That sounds so good and yet the the message of a new year, tells us that we are NOT supposed to think this way.  It's message really tells us to look forward by making resolutions, goals and life changes. To "keep your eye on the prize." To take your vision and dreams, making them attainable goals. And so, I will look forward not back. No recaps, no funny failure stories, only the new year, new beginnings and new resolutions. With that I present my first goal of 2014:  1.  Run a half marathon. - My friend Jill and I were hoping to run a marathon in Florida this year. The race was already booked by the time we tried to sign up.  It has now become a goal of ours for the new year. So I am still going to get myself...

There are certain desires that all of us have. The desire to be loved, respected, and treated with kindness.  Mother Teresa said "The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved." I have to say, I just love people.  I know that sounds corny, but I do.  I love them.  I'm drawn to people and have a desire to get to know them.  I want to be involved in their lives.  I have a huge heart for teenagers and young people.  I love people who have less and I have a huge desire to help people in any way I can.  I've already talked about Camp Daniel and my love for people with disabilities. I'm so glad that God gave me a heart for people. In this pursuit to help   love,  I've developed some amazing friendships.  I'd like to say I've changed lives and made a difference but I wouldn't say that.  I just know that I've been able to get to know and try with whatever gifts God has given me, to serve them in wha...

This run will hopefully help with two of my  resolutions!

Well what am I at now? I think resolution #4. You have seen all of my posts about Camp Daniel and I'm sure you now know how much I love it and support it. It was at the end of camp last year, week four, that I had decided life needed to change.  Tony Piantine is one of my biggest mentors and at camp he had asked me if I could be more involved with the Booster Club. He spoke into my life and encouraged me that God had big things in store for my life. I knew that if I was going to help with camp more, I needed to free up some time.  My job last year required long hours!!! Full-time 7:00-6:00pm. I knew that as I drove to work the Monday after camp, that I did not want to be there anymore. I felt life was too short to continue working that many hours. I needed a part-time job. I heard of a job opening at Ferrellgas and applied. So on March 4th 2013, I started my new part-time job. My hours are usually 8:00am-2:30pm with a day off during the week.  Perfect!!! I love the girls ...

I'm not even sure how to start this so I'm just going to I guess. It's week four at Camp Daniel and I'm able to be here the whole week! This week has been amazing! Every year I come to camp, my life changes. I now just come to expect it instead of being surprised by it. What has  made the biggest impact on me this year? It is just how incredible the young people at camp are. The counselors 25 and under are giving up weeks of their summer to serve selflessly and lovingly. How many people their age do that? I'm so proud of the growth I have seen. It's inspiring and challenges me daily to love with all that I am.

One thing I have learned these last 7 months is that I've sorely overestimated my ability to 'press on'. Resolution #3- Lighten up, Press On, Let it go, No Worries, I've got this. - Yeah, something like that.  I had a catchy phrase at one point and can't remember it.  I'm staring at the book I bought two months ago, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff", and that's the only phrase that comes to my mind now.  So let's address that.  The book... haven't even read one line.  Skimming through it though, leads me to believe it will be perfect for me. You know how some people just have self destructive tendencies.  Yes, I'm one of them.  I'm Jane from the movie '27 Dresses'.  I have a hard time saying no to people.  I want to please everyone and will go to any lengths possible to do so.  Usually to my own detriment. I love people and I love to make them happy but I'm constantly concerned I'm not doing enough or I'm doi...