It's July 1st! This summer is seriously moving by quickly! I woke up this morning with this blog on my mind, so I figured that was a good sign that I needed to write! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of changes & praying & thinking, so this post may be a cluster of unfinished thoughts & ideas! HA!
The first thing that I did today was to go back and read my very first post... the reason that I felt led to write this blog. You can check it out HERE or just click on the link about in the description. I always suggest that people read it first to see what my point of view is before continuing to read. I'm a Christian chick, a family person (and I have strong momma bear instincts- my kids are my world!) and I LOVE helping people get healthy through fitness & nutrition. Well, today I needed to read this to remind me of a few things. First off- WOW so much has changed since I started this! Our family has grown, by welcoming Carter last July! Secondly, God is clearly wanting me to continue writing on here. Hopefully it is helpful to someone out there in cyber land! With the baby, work, babysitting, and a million other excuses, I've neglected writing for quite awhile. I'm the perfect example of someone who has made mistakes, but God loves me anyway! I think that a lot of people feel like they can't be forgiven for past mistakes, but you can! I hope that this blog reaches you!
FAITH:
Psalm 103:8The Message (MSG)
6-18 God makes everything come out right;
he puts victims back on their feet.
He showed Moses how he went about his work,
opened up his plans to all Israel.
God is sheer mercy and grace;
not easily angered, he’s rich in love.
He doesn’t endlessly nag and scold,
nor hold grudges forever.
He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve,
nor pay us back in full for our wrongs.
As high as heaven is over the earth,
so strong is his love to those who fear him.
And as far as sunrise is from sunset,
he has separated us from our sins.
As parents feel for their children,
God feels for those who fear him.
He knows us inside and out,
keeps in mind that we’re made of mud.
Men and women don’t live very long;
like wildflowers they spring up and blossom,
But a storm snuffs them out just as quickly,
leaving nothing to show they were here.
God’s love, though, is ever and always,
eternally present to all who fear him,
Making everything right for them and their children
as they follow his Covenant ways
and remember to do whatever he said.
he puts victims back on their feet.
He showed Moses how he went about his work,
opened up his plans to all Israel.
God is sheer mercy and grace;
not easily angered, he’s rich in love.
He doesn’t endlessly nag and scold,
nor hold grudges forever.
He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve,
nor pay us back in full for our wrongs.
As high as heaven is over the earth,
so strong is his love to those who fear him.
And as far as sunrise is from sunset,
he has separated us from our sins.
As parents feel for their children,
God feels for those who fear him.
He knows us inside and out,
keeps in mind that we’re made of mud.
Men and women don’t live very long;
like wildflowers they spring up and blossom,
But a storm snuffs them out just as quickly,
leaving nothing to show they were here.
God’s love, though, is ever and always,
eternally present to all who fear him,
Making everything right for them and their children
as they follow his Covenant ways
and remember to do whatever he said.
I really like this verse- and it doesn't matter which type of Bible that you use, the meaning is still there! (For the record, I like the MSG because it seems easier to read and understand, especially when I'm talking to my 13 year old about stuff! I also have a King James, and other varieties... my thoughts are that you should have whichever speaks to you & that you will study! It doesn't do much good if it's collecting dust on a shelf or in an app that you never open!)
Just like in the 1st blog post, I have all of my faith in God... what kinds of changes does He want me to make? Where does He want me to go? I pray that I will be ready for whatever it is that He wants me to do :) I have grown up with many examples of people that are obedient and faithful, so it's easy for me to have faith that God will provide! I shouldn't say 'easy' - I have days where I let the worry get to me just like everyone else... but I have had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home, and having great Christian examples in my life. I know that God is awesome!
Another random thought that has been on my mind is the scariness of the world that we live in. I know that in the end we are heading for a much better place, but in the meantime it's scary to even turn on the news! And I know that I can't shelter my kids from the world, but some days it seems like such a good idea ;)
FAMILY-
Our family is doing pretty well! As a mom, having a daughter that is now in her teen years is a wee bit scary! Thankfully, she has our family to support her (& teach her... definitely not her favorite part now, but someday she will be thankful about it. Ha!!) She has had a pretty eventful summer- she's at a volleyball camp near my sister's house this week and having a blast! When she's not at camp, she's getting to hike and see the beauty of the Rocky Mountains! She has church camp coming up, and then my sister's wedding!!
The baby is growing up fast- he will be a year old this month! What a crazy fast year this has been!!! He's awesome, and 100% boy- loves to make a mess, loves to climb everything, and is a sweet sweet boy! He also adores his sister, so this week has been rough on him with her gone!
Pat and I are also doing well- he is keeping busy with work (Praise!) and I'm keeping busy with the kids, my nephew, doing the business paperwork, and my evening classes at the gym!
We love our families- we are getting to spend some time with Pat's family this summer (the kids are in town- yay!) and my side of the family gets to be 'harassed' by us all of the time :)
The extended family is good, too- new babies, babies on the way, and Grandma Helen was having a good day at the nursing home when I took the boys to visit yesterday! We are so fortunate to be surrounded by an awesome family!
FITNESS-
Since I had the baby, I've definitely taken a few steps back with work. I'm just doing group classes now, & I have some amazing women in the classes! They are dedicated, hard working, and they are awesome!!! So a big 'THANK YOU' to you ladies, for hanging in there, for switching to a group exercise class, and for those of you that switched to virtual training! Being a mom is my first priority BUT health & fitness is also very important in my life! I hope that I'm helping you find a balance in your life as well! You CAN be healthy & busy at the same time!!!!
My personal health & fitness journey is just that... a journey! I've found a balance that I didn't have before having the baby! I just don't have the time to spend hours at the gym working out, so I've adapted my routine & I am so happy! I lift weights, do HIIT training, and eat better- and it works for me!
I hope that you all have an awesome 1st day of July... be thankful for the present time! Enjoy what you have right in front of you! As always, I LOVE hearing back from my readers! Shoot me a message at trainingbyjen@hotmail.com or leave a comment on here!
Jen :)
The baby is growing up fast- he will be a year old this month! What a crazy fast year this has been!!! He's awesome, and 100% boy- loves to make a mess, loves to climb everything, and is a sweet sweet boy! He also adores his sister, so this week has been rough on him with her gone!
Pat and I are also doing well- he is keeping busy with work (Praise!) and I'm keeping busy with the kids, my nephew, doing the business paperwork, and my evening classes at the gym!
We love our families- we are getting to spend some time with Pat's family this summer (the kids are in town- yay!) and my side of the family gets to be 'harassed' by us all of the time :)
The extended family is good, too- new babies, babies on the way, and Grandma Helen was having a good day at the nursing home when I took the boys to visit yesterday! We are so fortunate to be surrounded by an awesome family!
FITNESS-
Since I had the baby, I've definitely taken a few steps back with work. I'm just doing group classes now, & I have some amazing women in the classes! They are dedicated, hard working, and they are awesome!!! So a big 'THANK YOU' to you ladies, for hanging in there, for switching to a group exercise class, and for those of you that switched to virtual training! Being a mom is my first priority BUT health & fitness is also very important in my life! I hope that I'm helping you find a balance in your life as well! You CAN be healthy & busy at the same time!!!!
My personal health & fitness journey is just that... a journey! I've found a balance that I didn't have before having the baby! I just don't have the time to spend hours at the gym working out, so I've adapted my routine & I am so happy! I lift weights, do HIIT training, and eat better- and it works for me!
I hope that you all have an awesome 1st day of July... be thankful for the present time! Enjoy what you have right in front of you! As always, I LOVE hearing back from my readers! Shoot me a message at trainingbyjen@hotmail.com or leave a comment on here!
Jen :)
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