20 Day Count Down

Wow,
I can not believe it's getting closer. The start of what I pray is a great, memorable year for me!!
Things are going well, although at this point the stress level is increasing. Just out of excitement and pressure that I place on myself. So, it's time to re-hand that over to God! Here ya go buddy, it's all you and not me. Your plan for me is even greater than I could ever imagine! Jeremiah 29:11 states that He has plans to prosper us, giving us hope and a future.

"Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God. We have done so not according to worldly wisdom but according to God's grace." 2 Corinthians 1:12

To me that means living in the "ways of the world" are difficult, it is difficult to be as similar to Jesus in a world full of natural sinful nature. So, as much as I try my best and live through God and be like Jesus, his Grace and forgiveness are upon me. He does not expect us to be perfect! And, I am not perfect - only Him. Hence, stress happens, guilt happens,

What is the stress...well, I am a guilt monger. Probably my Jewish Heritage. I feel guilty for enjoying a sport that takes a lot of commitment. Other factors are the one or two times the kids get "dragged" to the gym in order for me to complete the workouts required during countdown time.

The kids are relatively fine with going to the gym. Actually it has a positive effect on them, as they develop a desire to "push some weights around". Here is Reagan coping a "mommy move"...so they are always looking even when you don't realize it.


She is on the flat bench and was doing press, skull crushers and flies!! Too funny!

So time management, is key. Thankfully my head has been on and I have been able to stay on top of it.

Off to the gym to get after it!