FAMILY

The countdown till I get to see my family...Tuesday I will get to see them all and hugs all around! First up though- 24.5 hour drive with a pit-stop in Cookeville, TN to spend time with Zane's aunt. This year is special because Zane's mom is coming with us. It is going to be AWESOME!

Best way to describe 2011

Jeremiah 29:10-14

... I will visit you and fulfill My good word to you, to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from where I sent you into exile.

I have come to my computer numerous times in the past week to put together my report on Cozumel and my end of 2011 review. And I just stare at the screen. My desire is to share with you all that was 2011. Of course I should of blogged more effectively along the way so you'd have a better understanding to the depths of my heart, how I am on my knees in gratitude for the road less traveled, the adversity faced, and the goals achieved.

There may not be an Ironman victory under my belt this year, or even a top 3 podium. But this year had so much personal victory and growth, which in the end is more fruitful long term.

This year had restoration as God promises us- of my marriage and my sport. God sometimes has to pull up the roots/tear down road blocks so that He can plant and build out of the ruble that lays before us. He promises to follow us through the wilderness , through a land not sown, to the great harvest He created for us.

I am grateful for this year, 2011. I desire to enjoy the fruitful land that God promises us. God has thought CAREFULLY over my life (KJV of Jer 29:11) and has woven it together for His great purpose.

As 2012 approaches, I pray that I can be more courageous, more bold, and more focused on HIS plan.

Cozumel

2011 has come to an end

Ironman Cozumel- it was a special trip, a good race and the best way to end 2011. Stories and photos to follow.