I like to live and thrive in a climate where I feel energized and can in turn, empower and encourage others. If I am simply surviving, it makes it very difficult to reach out to another...... and that is motivation enough for me to push past my own personal pain and find the path to victory.

As I have seen back east or west, no matter where I am the enemy of my soul will always try to pillage and plunder my life. Whether through emotions, arrogance, ignorance, or obstinance, I find I cannot become passive about receiving the recompense that is mine to possess...........

In order to receive the rewards, I have to first believe they are meant to be mine. I have a wonderful man in my life who has helped me through the countless trappings that beset a widow with the kind of responsibilities I have had. And yet, it's taken me time to receive what he brings to my life...

Three years in, I remain very respectful of Doug's passing and the race we are now running without him. We try to "forget what is behind and press toward what is ahead, we forge on....... towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called us to look heavenward....... We must push ahead to take hold of what Christ fought for, to give us." (Philippians 3)

Chynna is mostly on the mend and fever free, but fighting a sore throat still. Her life has resumed and she's back to coaching:) Her first boy's tournament begins Saturday in Anaheim, with promise of a new prospect as a beach coach:) She came face to face with Kerri Walsh in a Hermosa Beach cafe one week ago..... as she interviewed for a position.

Decisions are being made for Austin's future, as we look at colleges for 2015 and a new career choice. He enjoyed visiting with our one neighbor and daughters who are actually friendly; he and his guitar went to visit:) He's been riding bike a distance to catch the bus to Elco which had me concerned for a while, and after too many close calls, we are making other plans:/ New path and plan.

Just like in any race run or goal achieved, there are steps, many steps taken in order to arrive. There are no setbacks.... only setups (KC) to the next thing. My role is to see the steps needed to be taken to get where we are going..........

"Trusting God to make all things clear.......as we live up to what we have already attained." (Chapter 3)