Does it matter that in the past I have lost weight only to gain it back? Does it matter that after almost six years of trying I am still not a mother? Does it matter that I still struggle with bluntness, laziness and other character flaws? Do my past "failures" to realize my goals mean that I should stop trying to attain those goals? I have to answer NO!!! I challenge you all to not give up either. When I was training for my marathon ten years ago I had a bulletin board up in my bedroom that was filled with inspirational stories, quotes, and pictures. It was important to me (and I think everyone) that I realize that I was not alone in my struggles. Everybody struggles. Everybody deals with adversity. It just looks different in different peoples lives.
We can help remind each other that there is always hope and there is always a second chance but we must step out and take that second chance and be willing to fail again. I have to admit I am afraid to go through with our embryo FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) because it might not work and that would be very painful for Dan and I. But if we don't try we won't be taking steps towards our goal of being parents.
As I gear up to get refocused on my goals I wanted to share the story of Matt Hoover (and his wife Suzy)who won season two of one of my favorite shows, The Biggest Loser. In this video clip Matt recaps his experience in attempting to finish Ford's Ironman in Hawaii on Oct. 10, 2009. It is long (7 min.) Watch it - it is worth it! Enjoy. . . it is my New Year's gift to you all!
If you want to know more about Matt whose next goal is to make the 2012 olympic wrestling team visit his blog here.
"It's not about what you have done in the past. . . it is about what you are doing." -Matt Hoover
I don't have a picture of my marathon handy but I LOVE this picture of Dan at the Disney Half Marathon in 2007. I ran it too but I only made it through the first four miles. But I ran!
5 comments:
Yet again, another fabulous post by you. Thank you so much for your inspirational words... what a wonderful way for me to begin the New Year :) Love you!!!
Thank you. I love this.
The Disney marathon...fond memories of my first and only marathon. Dan inspired/encouraged Craig and I both to do that. I'm so grateful he did. It sounds silly but I'm so darned proud of myself for completing that race with non stop running!!! (You running the LA Marathon always was so exciting to me. Such an awesome accomplishment!)
I'm hoping that by the middle of this year my body will be ready for running. So...as my future work out buddy, do you want to sign up for a marathon of some sort maybe towards the end of the year??? I'm also thinking I can probably start lifting light weights if you wanna start hittin' the gym. You'll have to keep me focused on not pushing myself too hard (still in lots of pain) but I've gotta start for my mind's sake! :)
I'll be with you all the way, struggling and encouraging, as you strive to accomplish your resolutions. I love setting goals!!!
Happy New Year, Friend!!!
I watched the Biggest Loser episode where he profiled his Ironman experience. What a huge accomplishment-regardless of what the clock said!
oh wow! thanks for sharing this. i knew he completed it but didn't catch any of the coverage on tv. did i already tell you they go to our church? we've known suzy for a long time, matt only since they've been married. she did my hair for a while even. :) amazing family, love them!
such a motivating story and your words about the new year are so right on!
big hugs and lots of love!
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