MIA for awhile, but now it's been Back to Training!

Yes, I've been MIA (Missing in Action) for awhile. Missing that is from writing on this blog, and I must confess, missing from doing much biking or swimming from December 2008 to April 2009. Though, I do have a good excuse. I have been involved in another kind of training. Training that involves saving the lives of unborn babies. It has been an exciting adventure and I praise the Lord for allowing me to step up the pace in my prolife ministry involvement. During my MIA months, I received training in Obstetrical Ultrasounds through an organization called Alliance For Life in order to perform ultrasounds for pregnant women. I began volunteering at a local Pregnancy Resource Center last summer and they were needing RN's to do ultrasounds. So, believing this was part of God's path for my life, I began the process of training. Since my training I have performed nurmerous ultrasounds on women with unplanned pregnancies. It has been a joy to see life and a greater joy when a woman sees her baby for the first time thanks to this fantastic piece of medical equipment and chooses to keep her baby. I am truly priviliged to be a part of this important ministry. I wish I had time to write more about what my awesome God has been doing in my life and in my family. He is truly good and more faithful than I deserve.

Of course, I can't be MIA too long. Exercise is too much a part of who I am and what I love. So I hit the pool again in April and then began biking in May. I have been pretty faithful going to the pool and swimming 1 mile each time I go which is 2-3 times per week. I've also been biking 2-3 times per week. It's a hilly course and I ride between 10-15 miles at a time. They are fast miles -I'm riding hard and keeping my heart rate up.

On July 27th I finally found someone who could be my runner in the annual summer triathlon I've been doing for years. So I am officially registered for the Tri (300 yard swim, 18 mile bike, 5K run) and am stoked about it! It keeps me accountible and faithful. I have to bike now and I have to swim now. No MIA allowed! So the training continues for the race is on and awaiting! "Everyone who competes in the games excercises discipline..." 1Corinthians 9:25