Lots of changes (stacked onto other changes) since the last post in September! The initial and biggest change, at the beginning of October, was leaving my part job at the gym where I had been for 6.5 years. Although I would've sworn to you that vanity never crept into the picture while working there, I'd be lying if that wasn't the number one reason I left. I knew the grass had to be greener, and IT WAS! Being heart healthy, along with mental health, became the ultimate goal. Here is what that looked like; taking a huge step back on high intensity workouts (kickstarted after suffering a grueling leg injury due to a bike wreck), I began to focus my energy on morning movement (Stretching & Pilates) for longevity. Being disciplined and keeping routine, all while remaining joyful, is critical to success. "Let Judah (PRAISE) go first." Thankfully, I was knee deep in "The Bible In A Year" podcast (Father Mike Schmitz). Before the kids got up, I would consistently wake at 5am. First, offering my words through prayer (podcast and rosary), and then offering through deed (a mile walk and workout to honor my body).
Onto another (grass wasn't greener) change ... Coming off a spiritual high at the beginning of January and having been in a great routine, I shook things up and took a full time job with the City of Katy. Layne began daycare at "Mimi's." Fast forward 3 months, and you find me here ... at home where my heart belongs. I don't know why I went "searching" for more when I had just settled into a new norm in November. Following my faith, my family is my priority. Unfortunately, they both took a back seat while I thought I could "rescue" my family from debt. I quickly found out that I would rather live more frugally and be with my kids than to have money and be without them. I left the City on a good, high note having formed some solid, great work relationships. Here we are mid Spring soccer season and we are right where our hearts need to be (until fingers crossed we can move to Dallas to be near family and have more family time).
Note: It is important to embrace change and try new things. Pray for the virtue of docility, that you are always willing to learn and grow through new opportunities. Learn to be loved if you fail and just keep blooming where you are planted. Walk confidently and joyfully in the Lord knowing He is the end of our story.
A few favorite quotes:
- "Don't let your ice cream melt while counting someone else's sprinkles!"
- When you realize you don't have to be perfect, you'll be good.
- The rule is you have to dance a little bit in the morning before you leave the house because it changes the way you walk out into the world.
A few other memorable things since September 2023:
- Wrigley shot his first Doe in Lampasas, Texas
- Wrigley (11) and Layne (4) celebrated their birthdays
- Our cutest little puppy, Nashville, found a new home in Waco, Texas in February 2024. He now has a puppy brother, Waldo. We are so happy that he is getting the love and attention he deserves.
- Aggie Baseball in College Station in March 2024 (First time to see the new St Mary's)
- Layne's first soccer season (katy Youth Soccer - White Dragons)
- Attended the Texas Children's Houston Open
- Bryce's first mass as an Altar Server on April 6th, 2024 (Divine Mercy Sunday)
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