I Am

Two small but powerful words.  “I am” whatever you profess to be has the power to make you become what it is you profess.  Maybe this is something you already know and I’m coming late to the party, or maybe I have been listening to those people who for years have been whispering in my ear all those things that I am not.  Or maybe it is the change that has occurred in my life over the last two years (achieving my masters, having a career versus a job that stretches my intellect, walking around without those extra thirty pounds) or maybe I’ve finally reached an age of wisdom.  But at 51, I am professing to be a runner.  Over the last several years I have dabbled at it now and again, but would have never thought myself a runner.  A few weeks ago, I read an article that talked about professing to be what it is you want to become and you will achieve success.  So, I have been telling myself over the last few weeks that I am in fact a runner.  Now, we can profess to be things and then do nothing and of course, just saying it will not bring success.  Over the course of the last few weeks I have thought about running, I have planned my runs, and I have worked at running and today, I profess that I am a runner.  Am I great at it?  Probably not, but I am better at it today then I was last week and next week I’ll be even better and maybe someday I will profess to be a great runner.

This is a valuable lesson for me and as I contemplate this, there are more I am’s in my future….

Long Pause

Since first posting, my life had gotten very busy and lots has happened!  We relocated from Northern California to Utah, I started a new career, lost thirty pounds, sent my son on a mission to Arcadia California, saw my daughter be married in the Mesa Temple, and am preparing to send a second son to Vancouver Canada on a mission after the first of the year.

In my search for those things that bring me happiness and receive priority for my time, my family still ranks number one.  Over the course of the last year, there have been many tender moments and my heart has been filled as the Lord has poured out his blessings.

I have also discovered some loves that are strictly me...they include the love for learning, the love for reading, the love for cooking, and...the love for working out...hard to believe the last one, but I do love it...the next post will reflect that...it is something I wrote a few months ago...just didn't get it posted.  When I arrived at the blog tonight to finally share it, I felt it needed a transitional post first.  Hopefully I'll get better at this writing thing...

Blank

After completing my Master's in December, I proceeded to get really sick and spent the next few months recovering.  Now, I find myself with a great deal more time on my hands than I'm used to and the realization that all the years that I spent raising my kids, I have neglected discovering what I like to do...guess that happens to a lot of Moms.  So, I am on the road to discovery and to find out what paint I'll put upon my canvas that will reflect me!  I like abstract paintings and thinking this blog may be a reflection of that (as long as it doesn't turn gray!).