Strength

Well as most of you know I started this blog in an attempt to rediscover myself and my dreams. I quickly learned that I wasn't dreaming for "myself" at all. So I began to try to establish some dreams and desires for me. Dreams that were not wrapped up in my husband or my children. Somewhere along the way I settled on a few things I really wanted for my future. One was a new house (I am working on that one.) The other dream was to take better care of myself. So in an attempt to do that I began trying to exercise more several weeks ago.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays Elijah has swim clinic at the Northside YMCA. During his swim I have been walking on the tread mill and riding the stationary bicycle. Cheryl is at the Y during that time so she is exercising with me. It really helps having someone to work with. It makes the time go by much faster. Last week Grace took a teen fitness program at the Y. So this week she joined me in then the cardio room and then we went to the weight room for some more work. I am really glad to do this with my daughter. She and I are so very different. We have very few things that we both enjoy doing together. I really think this is something that will allow us to spend time with each other and help us get into better shape (OK, help me, she is already in great shape.)

Also, I have been walking on the track at church on Wednesday nights while the kids are in their classes. A couple of weeks ago Kathryn joined me. I really enjoy her company. It is a good mental and physical activity for me. I enjoy the adult conversation and I get to work out at the same time. What more could I ask for?

I will tell you what more! To lose fifty pounds that's what!!! I really need to start eating better. But I guess you have to start somewhere. At least I am exercising. I am starting to tell a difference in how I feel. I have had a lot more energy than usual this week. I am really glad that I began this journey. I can already see a difference in my life. I am happy and grateful. I pray for the strength and courage I need to continue. My dream to feel good and to feel good about myself is one I want to see come true.

Today's Scripture
[We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy. Colossians 1: 11