All of the sudden, it was easy for the fielders to manage three outs. Those three quick outs produced an energy that took the batters into new territory. Almost every single batter made contact with the ball, and run after run came in. How did this team go from barely holding it together to playing like that within the same game? Unexplainable really.
It made me remember my "magic"days when the weight melted off. I'm not going to dwell in the past, but I'm ready for some more magic. I can't explain what gets into me when I'm on, but I'm on again. If any of us could identify what turns that switch, we'd be millionaires. Like my little guy's baseball team, I'm going to run with the magic.
My daughter has been rowing for three years with her high school team. Last year was their best season, placing second in most regattas, but not making the final in the important race. This past High School season was devastating, as the team did not do well at all. The reason it is devastating is that she has to commit her life to that sport. It is hard core commitment, with daily 5:00am practices. We have been told by so many coaches that she has a gift - the combination of talent, technique and hard work. However, being on a mediocre team never allowed her to win. We started to doubt her talent in this area.
I asked her why she bothers to work so hard, if her High School team cannot produce a winning crew. Her answer, "What kind of mothering advice is that? You should do your best and then some when it concerns your passion. One day my hard work will pay off." What a great attitude. What a great girl.
Indeed, her hard work paid off, as she joined the competitive summer rowing team and after erg racing and seat racing, made the top four of the A boat. Her school team mates did not make the A boat This weekend, her crew won gold at the Ontario Provincial Championships. Next is the Canadian Henley Regatta and winning a gold there is a huge deal. We'll see what happens.
Her work ethic was to work hard, even though she wasn't seeing the results of winning. I am related to that girl. I raised that girl. Surely, I can have the same attitude as that girl. How special to learn from my two children.
Eating has been on track and according to my Nike Sports Band, I burned 942 calories with today's walk/run.
Eating less, moving more,
Dawne
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Game on!
Those are amazing stories!
I am so glad you shared.
Let the magic continue!!!
Your children sound spectacular! Which means you must be spectacular too!!!! You CAN do this. You are inspiration because you ARE doing this! Thanks Dawne!
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Dawne, tonight is my first visit to your blog in quite a while and I've got to say, I feel like the post I just wrote goes perfectly along with what you've been going through. You can do this- and I don't mean that just as a motivational statement but you can do this because you've already done it. I believe that right before we are about the clench victory in any area of our lives, the Enemy likes to assault us with one final attack and that is what you (and I) are facing- his one last ditch effort at trying to keep us bound by tastey foods, circumstances, and the fear that we will never be able to live up to our dreams and God's fullest for us. Let's live in the freedome Christ offers us together :)
I love the lessons our children teach us!
942 calories?!?!?1 How far did you walk/run girl? What a great post today. i really enjoyed it.
That is some great advice. I kind of feel like I'm doing all the work but not seeing the results the way I want to see it. But sometimes are focus is narrow and we can't see the forest for the trees.
Dawne, been missing you and praying for you. Take your time.
Praying for you Dawne. Miss "seeing" you!
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There are so many nuggets in your post!!
Running with magic!! I know what that is. I had it in the beginning. I lost 66 pounds almost doing everything wrong. Now, I've got the tools, the trainer, information, recipes, menu plans, etc and I'm stuck. I realize now, that I'm not running with magic. I had it then and it worked. I'm getting it back!!
The other thing...I forgot, that one day ~ MY hard work WILL pay off....It will!!
Focus, hard work and commitment will get this done and oh....running with magic!
Keep focused!!!
You were the first person to ever post on my blog and you made me cry because someone out in the world cared enough to want me to succeed. I read every post on your blog although don't often comment - I think you are so very much further down this road than me and I love to learn from your attitude and progress. I don't suppose I feel i could say much that could encourage you...only you have gone quiet and I'm just a little bit worried. Looking forward to your next post, take care
Thank you for sharing that inspiration!
I'm a frequent reader and have been so inspired by your journey and your willingness to share your successes as well as your struggles. You are so real! Just wanted to say that I've missed reading your posts in your absence from blogging. Hoping everything is okay! Prayers, Sarah
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