Why I Write

Expectant: one who is looking forward to something

I’ve never been a person who had a word for the year, but 2023 was different. In January, as I was preparing for my day, I had the urgency to write down the word “Expectant” at the top of my planner. Now, in January that is not really surprising, right? We are all hoping for a year different and definitely better than the year before. But when I looked at the word “expectant”, it sat with me. I knew that there was something to it and it was just how I was supposed to approach things in 2023.

By August, I was starting to think that maybe I had gotten that wrong. I mean, the year is almost over and some things weren’t exactly going as I had hoped. But things can change quickly, right?

In August, God said it’s time. I knew what He was talking about and this time, I didn’t brush it off like I did in the past. I’m not a journaler by nature, but this is my feeble attempt to right down the thoughts as they come. How God reveals Himself to me in little bits and pieces so I can share them with you. I’m not a theologian or some uber-Godly woman, but I am a person who is seeking and, for some reason, I think that’s enough right now. My hope and prayer is that these will speak to you and encourage you. Or maybe you can just laugh at whatever nonsense comes out of my mouth. Who knows? But let’s see where this leads us and what lies ahead, because I expect it is going to be something neither of us expected.

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Olympic Training Center

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Pikes Peak

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The Incline

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Colorado Springs

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Off The Beaten Path

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Red Rock

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Echo Lake

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Denver Bound

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On The Road

A bucket list item is becoming a reality! We’re escaping to go explore some of God’s creations!

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Disobedient

God corrected my vocabulary the other day and told me what word I should really be using instead…

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In The Bleachers (pt. 2)

God is my biggest fan and wants me to search for Him in the bleachers for the heart sign He is making just for me.

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In The Bleachers (pt. 1)

Sitting in the bleachers at a gymnastics competition, God had a little chat with me reminding me that just as my daughter looks up to her coach, how much more so do we need to do the same but with Him.

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Let Go

What are you holding onto that is keeping you from flying in God’s purpose?

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