I heard this quote today on the radio "What would you do if you could do ANYTHING and know for certain in advance you could not fail?" I love that! How many times in life have I not attempted something for fear of looking silly or not being as good as someone else..or even better yet for failing. That is one thing as a parent you SO want your children to get...it's not about failing, it's about trying something new. Sometimes failing allows you to learn more about yourself anyway. I want my girls to see me doing things and trying things that are out of my comfort zone and although maybe not succeeding...trying. That is why running has always been a HUGE part of my life. I truly love it. Crazy to some..yes. And you know what..I'm not that great at it. My times aren't great, my body certainly isn't one of a "runner", but it keeps me centered and truly makes me happy. My kids know that I like to run and mommy runs races. Right now the question is usually "did you win", but down the road I really hope they see that mommy does things apart from them and daddy that make me happy. Whether I come in last and barely cross the line..or finish with a PR. It's about doing something I love regardless of the outcome.
Mom of three super fun and super cool children (Caleb, Grace, Madeline) and wife to one super cool dude - Andrew. Just living life and trying to do the best we can to mold these little sprouts into who God designed them to be. And trying to be "IN" the moments with them rather than looking back and wishing we had spent more time together as a family. And...to be content. Content with where I am in life as a wife and mom. Content with the circumstances God brings into our lives. Life moves by at warp speed, and I want to be present for it. (Jer. 29:11)
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