Push away from the floor—a simple cue that I’d forgotten. Tired and frustrated with my slow progress on deadlifts, I grabbed my phone, recorded a whiny message, and sent it to my powerlifting coach in Belize. I thought he would text me. But no, it […]
Prudence Prepares
A text from my oldest brother confirmed that a tree that stood in front of our parent’s home for more than 50 years was taken down today. In my head, I know it’s for the best. It suffered damage from various storms over the years. […]
Blossoms on the Trail
During my walk, vibrant yellow blossoms on the trail caught my attention. Smiling, I walked through the brush, bent low for a closer look, and my heart filled with a joyful peace. I had left home overwhelmed, peopled out, and tired, tired, tired. But this […]
God’s Way is Perfect
I love doing things my way. For powerlifters, our setups for each lift are a significant part of our technique. If you ever watch a powerlifting meet, each lifter has a noticeable ritual. If we have to make changes or adjustments, those would come well […]
Shut The Door
Clearing out my husband’s artwork and my father-in-law’s tools was the easy part of renovating this shed. Seven months after starting the work, I finally finished the insulation, and tomorrow, I will purchase drywall. I didn’t get as much done during the winter as I […]
It’s My Heart
It’s after midnight, and I’m the only one awake. That seems to be the story of my days lately. I’m back in the gym, eating healthy, and sleeping more than I’ve slept in the past, yet something is still off. It’s my heart, I think. […]
How Agile Are You?
I almost fell during my workout today. I felt light-headed and lost my balance during a set of step-ups onto a bench. Instead of falling, I was able to shift my weight and right myself. After standing still for a moment, I composed my thoughts […]
The Final Week
We are in the final week of our time here in Australia. It is such a fantastic experience to have time with our grandchildren. As a grandmother, I’ve been watching, listening, and asking questions to get to know them better. At ages ten and seven, […]
Too Wonderful For Words
Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words! 2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT It’s been seven years since our last trip to Australia. I feel incredibly blessed to have this opportunity to spend time with our son, daughter-in-love, and grandchildren. It is truly a […]