Days filled with family, food, and giving thanks to my God and King for all of the things I have been blessed with.
A Little Rant
This morning mom and I ran the 5k Turkey Trot at the bubble (rec center), and I've never felt so powerful. The last time I ran this race I walked most of it, so today I prayed throughout the entire race that I would somehow finish it without having to stop and walk, and guess what happened!? This little lady ran the entire thing!
Crossing that finish line, I was almost brought to tears in thanks to my Heavenly Father for the strength I had been given. Not just the strength I was given today, but in my entire journey of weight loss/fitness. Going from who I was a year ago, to who I am now has been an incredible physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation for me. My weight was like my shield, it was what kept me safe. Being so large, I didn't have to worry about guys asking me out, or being messed with at school, and I could always lay on the excuse of being "curvy".
I don't remember what my last straw was, where I finally decided enough was enough. But I know that I'll be forever grateful that I changed. It hasn't been easy! In fact, it's probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. But it's been more than worth it! I love my body now. It's not perfect, I still have fat in places that I wish there wasn't. And no, I don't look in the mirror every morning and think, "check out the booty on that blondey" (if you don't get the movie reference, we need to talk), but I LOVE my body. My Heavenly Father trusted me with this glorious gift of a mortal body, and I'm pretty sure the last thing He would ever want any of His children to do is hate one of the greatest gifts He's given them!
Every day a little better, a little stronger, and a little more grateful! Today I ran 3.1 miles without stopping, and maybe in march I'll be able to take on that half marathon without stopping either.
But it was through no strength of my own. My Father was with me the whole way!
A List of Thanks
I'm thankful for this body and all of the things it can do.
I'm thankful for my Father in Heaven for giving me the strength I need, and never giving me more hardship than
I can take.
I'm thankful for my Savior, because I know I can do all things through him.
I'm thankful for the most supportive mother in the world, she's my best friend, and knows me better than anyone.
I'm thankful for the most generous step father ever, he does so much for my brother and me, and he really doesn't have to.
I'm thankful for my wonderful Owens Aunts for showing me what it is to be gentle, kind, and caring.
I'm thankful for my Lund Aunts for teaching me how to be passionate about my family.
I'm thankful for my wonderful Aunt Peggy for teaching me that having a little fire ain't a bad thing, and that having a backbone isn't something to be ashamed of.
I'm thankful to ALL of my uncles, from all sides, for being a dad when I needed one.
I'm thankful for all of my many cousins...I'd name you off but lets be honest, there's enough of us to make a small country.
I'm thankful for an AMAZING singles ward. I've never felt so much love for so many people all at one time, and you've all taught me so much.
I'm thankful for the fact that no trial is eternal.
I'm thankful for turkey :)
I'm thankful for healing.
I'm thankful for patience.
I'm thankful for my trials.
I'm thankful for my health.
I'm thankful for the opportunities I am given to serve my fellow men.
I'm thankful for music and the blessing it has brought to my life.
I'm thankful for friends like Lauren, Macie, Jeremy, Danny, Ben S, Ben P, Melissa, and Cassie!
I'm thankful for watching football with the family.
I'm thankful for the Book of Mormon!!
I'm thankful for my testimony.
I'm thankful for the temple, and how easily accessible it is for me to get to.
I'm thankful for my grandparents wisdom.
I'm thankful for technology.
I'm thankful for a roof over my head, and my wonderful bed.
I'm thankful for the knowledge I've been given, and the education I've been blessed to receive.
I'm thankful for difference in the world.
I'm thankful for the fact that the church will always be true, even if the people aren't.
I'm thankful for my life!!
Happy thanksgiving all :) hope it was fabulous!
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