Day One of the Journey

Well to quote from my devotional journal today, "Today is the day of reckoning - what have I gotten myself into?!" I begin today the day of evaluation for Atlanta's Biggest Loser/Northside's Weight Smart Challenge. I enjoyed greatly meeting the members of the contest and my team. I will be on the yellow/gold team. Next Wednesday will be the introduction of the contestants on Atlanta and Company. I am inspired by the stories of why each person chose to take this leap of faith. We are all motivated by our families, some are desiring to return to days of old (our skinny old), and others are motivated by personal goals. We have a fantastic support staff through Northside Hospital, Good Measure Meals and Get Fit with Sloan.

Upon arrival to 11 Alive, I hiked the giant hill from the bottom parking lot. Seriously by the time I got to the front door I was battling needing oxygen or the bathroom first! I had downed a large coffee on the way to the station. So the first thing they want to do is take my blood pressure - SERIOUSLY?? I am still hemming and hacking up a lung from the hike and now they want to know what my blood pressure was............I suppose no one is surprised that my blood pressure was HIGH. I never have high blood pressure until today!

Although weighing in on camera is not my idea of a good time, the more pressing obstacle on my agenda is having to run a mile on Saturday. And the running joke for me is 'momma don't run without a dog chasing me'. Tell me the Lord doesn't have a fantastic sense of humor when our trainer, Sloan, is also a dog trainer for national competitions with his dogs - which he said he could bring to motivate us to run! Can I just say that the Lord was having a knee slapping laugh on this one! My heart was palpitating to the point of visibility. Who is meeting me at the park in the morning to run ........... or laugh at me running? Whichever the case I need company!

Getting serious for just a second ............ I know without a doubt that I am on this journey by destiny. As I mentioned in a previous post, I am at a fork in my road of life. After 25 years of education/administration I have found myself with time on my hands. I do not know my future but am so very confident in the God of my future. Over these past several months God has assured me of His sovereignty in my life. I cannot explain the peace that I have had at each of these hairpin turns on my path. I struggle with being a control freak therefore I know this peace is the kind that 'surpasses understanding' (Philippians 4:7) As we face various challenges in our lives God's Word is our peace in the midst of the storm.

So who is coming running with me in the morning? Bring your dogs..............