Today, my heart is full. I've been pondering about the amazing changes I have had in my life the last few months and the way I've gotten there. I'm such a stubborn independent person that I hate depending on other people to help me accomplish things. For the past several years, I wanted to be healthier, and didn't know how. I tried to do what I thought was good from watching and reading and learning, but I had a lack of success. And when I would have success, I would fail and go back to my old ways eventually.
BUT--I have done so well in the past couple months. As I reflect on the difference with my life right now and accomplishing my goals and seeing what I used to do, I have pinpointed a major factor to it all. That factor is my support group. I have the most awesome friends ever.
Let me share an experience that happened today.
This morning, I woke up ready to go to yoga (at 8 am on a Saturday). I drove up to the dub Campus because I love meeting up with my good friend Linnea to participate in her free weekly class. Linnea has this amazing ability to inspire you and help you to want to be better. I have had friends who have met her and have said the same thing. But, when I showed up this morning, it was just me for yoga. Linnea knows I have been struggling with my weight training the last couple weeks, so instead of saying--"It's just you Amy...let's just cancel the class because this isn't worth my time," she said, "Amy! It's just you--I was thinking that if you want we can work on some of those
weight training things one-on-one today to help you instead of doing yoga."
She was an answer to my prayers. There are several exercises I know how to do with weights, but I have been unsure of important things like form and if I am doing things correctly. She spent the morning helping me meet my goals. This unselfish act of hers touched me so much. Some people think we do dub to make money or to help ourselves--but to me Linnea is a true example of what dub is. It is the opportunity to help others become better.
And this is what I have found with my dub family. There are several people who are willing to give so freely of their time and energies to help me to be successful in life. And I am forever grateful to them.
Linnea--thanks for being a part of my dub family--and most of all--being my friend.
