Hello Everyone, I know I’ve been away for a little while but not to worry I’ve been working hard and I am looking forward to the great things ahead and I am ready for the season to begin!! I am so thankful for those of you who have been encouraging and have stood by me through all the ups and downs. For that I am stronger and I know all things are possible if you keep your faith. Before I talk about what I hope to accomplish this year I would like to reflect on 2011 because there were so many things good and bad that have prepared me mentally and physically for 2012 and I know it will be a great year!!
First, 2011 was a great year for me off the track because I not only joined a life –long union with my best friend but the love of my life on July 2 but I grew so much as a person mentally and spiritually. I know planning a wedding in the middle of the track season was not only a crazy stressful time but I would not change a thing! I had the opportunity to have most of the people in my life come and share in my special day and I everything was as beautiful as I’d imagined. Although, there were some voids that just could not be filled as the first two rows had 4 empty chairs representing my Mother, Father, Grandmother and Grandfather, but I know they were there with me as they are everyday so that gave me a little more comfort;-) I would like to thank our family and friends for making our day so special!!
~~~
For the not so great things on the track, we’ll just say you live and you learn and I have lived to see another day!!!
One of my best friends Keya sends me inspirational quotes and scriptures daily and this one I felt was fitting for my statement above:
“For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again…” (Proverbs 24:16, NIV)
“Life is full of things that try to push us down. We all face disappointments and setbacks. It’s easy to get discouraged or lose your enthusiasm or even be tempted to just settle where you are. But if we’re going to see God’s best, we have to have a “bounce back” mentality. That means when you get knocked down, you don’t stay down. You get back up again. You have to know that every time adversity comes against you, it’s a setup for a comeback!
Remember, as a believer in Jesus, the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you. There is no challenge too difficult, no obstacle too high, no sickness, no disappointment, no person, nothing that can keep you from your God-given destiny. If you stay in faith, then God will turn what was meant to be a stumbling block into a stepping stone, and you’ll move forward in strength, full of faith and victory!”
Ok so Onward and Upward to 2012!!!!!
This year has started off great and I am looking forward to competing next week in Birmingham, AL in the 60m and 200m races. This will be my first race of the 2012 season and I am really looking forward to the competition and seeing the results of the work I have put in. Training has been going great as I have progressed and pushed myself to things that I once thought were impossible. Having a great coach (Julian my hubby) and support system is invaluable especially when you live with him 24/7. It makes it a little bit difficult to slack off so I have to be focused on what I have made my goal constantly. Now if you know me personally, you know for me that is both a blessing and a curse…lol…
I do look forward to updating more often and posting my results (good or bad) but I’m optimistic that they will be good;-) I know there are a lot of people and family that support me so I do want to keep you updated on my progress and what’s going on so I PROMISE to blog!!! Also, updated pics coming soon!!!
It’s a New Season, It’s a New Day!!
Posted in Blog
Hello Everyone, I know I’ve been away for a little while but not to worry I’ve been working hard and I am looking forward to the great things ahead and I am ready for the season to begin!! I am so thankful for those of you who have been encouraging and have stood by me through all the ups and downs. For that I am stronger and I know all things are possible if you keep your faith. Before I talk about what I hope to accomplish this year I would like to reflect on 2011 because there were so many things good and bad that have prepared me mentally and physically for 2012 and I know it will be a great year!!
First, 2011 was a great year for me off the track because I not only joined a life –long union with my best friend but the love of my life on July 2 but I grew so much as a person mentally and spiritually. I know planning a wedding in the middle of the track season was not only a crazy stressful time but I would not change a thing! I had the opportunity to have most of the people in my life come and share in my special day and I everything was as beautiful as I’d imagined. Although, there were some voids that just could not be filled as the first two rows had 4 empty chairs representing my Mother, Father, Grandmother and Grandfather, but I know they were there with me as they are everyday so that gave me a little more comfort;-) I would like to thank our family and friends for making our day so special!!
~~~
For the not so great things on the track, we’ll just say you live and you learn and I have lived to see another day!!!
One of my best friends Keya sends me inspirational quotes and scriptures daily and this one I felt was fitting for my statement above:
“For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again…”
(Proverbs 24:16, NIV)
“Life is full of things that try to push us down. We all face disappointments and setbacks. It’s easy to get discouraged or lose your enthusiasm or even be tempted to just settle where you are. But if we’re going to see God’s best, we have to have a “bounce back” mentality. That means when you get knocked down, you don’t stay down. You get back up again. You have to know that every time adversity comes against you, it’s a setup for a comeback!
Remember, as a believer in Jesus, the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you. There is no challenge too difficult, no obstacle too high, no sickness, no disappointment, no person, nothing that can keep you from your God-given destiny. If you stay in faith, then God will turn what was meant to be a stumbling block into a stepping stone, and you’ll move forward in strength, full of faith and victory!”
Ok so Onward and Upward to 2012!!!!!
This year has started off great and I am looking forward to competing next week in Birmingham, AL in the 60m and 200m races. This will be my first race of the 2012 season and I am really looking forward to the competition and seeing the results of the work I have put in. Training has been going great as I have progressed and pushed myself to things that I once thought were impossible. Having a great coach (Julian my hubby) and support system is invaluable especially when you live with him 24/7. It makes it a little bit difficult to slack off so I have to be focused on what I have made my goal constantly. Now if you know me personally, you know for me that is both a blessing and a curse…lol…
I do look forward to updating more often and posting my results (good or bad) but I’m optimistic that they will be good;-) I know there are a lot of people and family that support me so I do want to keep you updated on my progress and what’s going on so I PROMISE to blog!!! Also, updated pics coming soon!!!
Love
Alie~