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I've been doing some serious thinking lately

So it's been awhile since I've written. A lot has been going on in my life. Many good things but also some not too good things. 

March was actually a rough month for my family. We found out the empty lot behind our house that was for sale had been sold. We really had our hearts set on buying it ourselves one day, but that was not to be, I guess. My husband took it the hardest. Without getting into too much detail, we were close to the Big D with all our extremely heated discussions about whether we should move or not. I didn't want to move as I love our home and our kids only have memories here. However, the tension has decreased and we are working towards repairing the wounds left by these arguments. We are moving forward in our relationship and, it's funny, but I think our relationship is getting stronger because of it. That's what I need to realize most about marriage. It's not something that is perfect all the time. It takes work! There are ups and downs and if you truly want it to work, you will learn and grow from the hard times. 

That being said, during the course of our discussions, my husband brought up a very valid point. He is not comfortable with men Facebook messaging me and the friend me Friday posts I have been a part of in various running community groups. His point was that there are creepers out there that could pose as runners and try to find me or our kids, etc. I'm totally naive about these things, but it did get me to thinking! I have been running at 4:30 in the morning now and even though I have pepper spray with me, you never know what could happen. Therefore, unless I have talked with you personally or know you personally, I have unfriended you. I'm sorry 😕 really it's nothing personal, I'm just a mom trying to keep myself and my kids safe. I hope you understand. I am a friendly person and if you truly get to know me, I would be more than happy to be your Facebook friend. I do love sharing my journey with others, but that is also why I have my blog page on Facebook. I am more comfortable with more likes and comments on that page than my personal page. It's just a personal decision. 

Ok on to some good news! As many of you know I am a middle school reading specialist / title 1 teacher. I love my job and God has shown me recently just how needed I am at my job. I used to think that I wasn't important  and that my job didn't matter. It has been made very clear lately that this is my calling. I have had students confide in me and my principals have asked for a more leadership-type role from me. It actually is what I have always wanted!! I cannot even begin to tell you how excited  I am for the future of my career!!! Teaching has always been my calling and when I doubted it, God was right there with a very clear message pulling me right back to where I am supposed to be! I love my students and I wake up every morning excited and thankful that I am able to touch the lives of children! 

That being said, I am still a Beachbody coach, PiYo instructor, running coach, and Jamberry nail consultant. The only one that I am really taking a step back from is Beachbody. As much as I like helping people reach their fitness goals, Beachbody and I do not seem to fit as nicely as I would have liked. I have nothing against Beachbody or any other coaches, it just doesn't seem to be the right fit for me right now. I'm going to stay a coach for now. So if you want to buy a product let me make, I won't be filling your news feed with "buy this product from me" posts! It'll be filled with running!! LOL I also have Shakeology samples for sale if you want to try them, totally no pressure! I'll be posting about my nutrition but it will be focused on marathon training nutrition and all my struggles and hopefully, triumphs with that! I'm not going to force anyone to buy Jamberry either! I love them and wear them all the time, but again I won't be filling your feed with "buy this" posts. I'm not very good at sales!! LOL 

What I love the most is actually meeting and helping people face-to-face. This is what I love about teaching PiYo and having my 5k running class! I love talking with and learning about other people! They inspire me to be better for them! I love it!! I am seriously thinking out looking into becoming a running coach! I would love to help people improve their running and racing while teaching the about nutrition and all other aspects of running! Running is my true passion and I want to share it with as many people as possible! 

So this has been a really long post, but totally necessary to get out there so you all know where I am in my life right now. I'm feeling more and more comfortable with these decisions and focusing on my true passions of Jesus, running, PiYo and my family! I'm excited to see where this takes me!  I hope you'll continue to follow me on this journey! 


Run on!!

Laura 

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