What a week!

I sit here at my desk at the end of a work week. This time last week a whirlwind swept into my life like the snow storm that swooped up Dorothy, the Diana Ross Dorothy, in The Wiz. As I reflect back on what I asked God for as I began my 2010 Lenten journey - draw me closer, make me more disciplined, I'm reminded that I must be careful about what I ask. I have found myself in a new role professionally (one that I've fought long enough). I, have been assigned to lead. Let's be clear, I know that I have been a leader in that past. As a Resident Assistant in college, I led. As a teacher, I led. As Dean of Students, I led. As a professor, I led. But now I am leading the work of developing new teachers for 4 years and the staff that has to get the work done. It's the staff thing that I had to ask God about. Is this really what He intendend? And I could picture a smirk on God's face as He responded, "ABSOLUTELY". And so I sit here at the end of the first week in my new role feeling pretty good about the things I accomplished (with a lot of help from God) and all I can say is...I guess it's not that bad!

Why Now?

I have thought about blogging for some time now. But why now? It is the day before Lent, and I am looking to renew many things about myself over the next 40 days. That's the first reason. The second reason for this blog is linked to the number 40. There are 591 days until my 40th birthday - 10/01/11. 40 is also significant because my mom was 40 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I plan to make the most of the last months as a thirty-something (remember that show?) following God's lead all the way. I invite you to take the journey with me.

The first 40 days of this journey is all about God and me! I am actively chasing Him to Resurrection Sunday! I am excited about what I will discover along the way.

Along this journey I am pursuing a weight loss goal...40 x 40. This loss is not purely about vanity (although I'd be lying if I didn't acknowledge a twinge of that), it's mostly about health. I do love myself - every pound, every curve, every bulge, but I can be better! I am taking control of my health before it takes control of me.

Finally, I must say that I probably won't blog daily. I will strive for a weekly update on where we are along the journey! Thanks for coming along!