As I have gotten back to my regular routine of classes and clients and being daddy, I have gotten to reflect on my year. I mean really is this year over? The things that we have accomplished are all most incomprehensible to think of. BUT with that it is time to move forward. I finally to back to training with my life coach and when we meet she gave me a big hug and told me how proud she was of me, I received that and thanked her for her help with my emotional growth. I have really enjoyed just working out for fun and not being so strict on my diet, mmmmm all the holiday food. Me and Mindy went to her office party and had a great time then we headed over to a party held by one of the members at the gym and finished off the night. It seemed like everyone was having a Christmas party that night. That next day me and Mindy went to workout out together in Total Conditioning, and it felt awesome to workout with my wife again.
The weekend before Christmas my sister and her family came into town for a visit, the kids were very excited to see their cousins for the weekend. That Saturday they showed the Kona Ironman World Championships. Me and Mindy watched intently even though we knew who one, but that's not the main reason we watched. Yes it showed heartfelt stories of heart and desire, and yes i cried during the event. There were times were I was amazed that I did that a few weeks ago. I felt that we watched it to relive that awesome day and to draw on it for the future. As the chaos of family was happening around us, we were focus on the race. I believe at one point in time I looked at Mindy and she looked back as if to say, "Yes we will be there soon, we will achieve that dream as well!" I love my wife, my biggest fan and supporter that I have. There was one point we were all laving on the floor (me Mindy and Troy) and Troy started asking a lot of questions about the race. As I searched for the right words to tell him what was happening to explain as best as I can to a 3 1/2 year old about the Ironman race. That next day I will never forget:
This is Mindy. Dave wanted me to capture a conversation that Troy and I had this morning. On Saturday (12/19) we watched the coverage of the Hawaii Ironman. Troy asked why some of the people fell down. We explained that they gave their best but their body was just too tired to keep going. Troy was very concerned about this and gave it some thought.
The next morning Troy and I were playing and out of the blue he said "I want to be an Ironman like daddy when I get bigger. I'll train really hard so that I don't fall down." I told him that was a good idea and told him to make sure he told daddy that because it would make him very proud.
Later that day we were in the car and I asked Troy to tell daddy what we had talked about that morning. He told Dave about wanting to be an Ironman which immediately brought tears to Dave's eyes. I asked Troy who he thought would be faster; him or daddy; and he said "Me!" He then said "Daddy you'll be right behind me but this time we won't need to hold hands." It was one of the sweetest and most sincere exchanges I've ever seen and it provided a small glimpse into what our futures hold. :)
When that experience happened I knew that I am doing something right, at least in the eyes of the people who I what to really inspire, my kids and wife. Yes there are times I ask why do I do this, does this really have an impact on peoples lives. Yes, yes I do. I am a hero, Ironman, dad and husband. I love what I do and with such a great support crew 2010 IS going to be amazing.
Me and the family went to the house in Circle C that has these amazing lights set up on his house, man they were almost better than the trail of lights this year. And found out my good friend lives right beside them, small world. This wed I believe I had the funnest cycle classes in awhile. I had a holiday themed ride, we watched my all time fav holiday movie, Christmas Vacation and heard my holiday tradition, listening to Cheech and Chong's Santa and his old lady
So as I get ready to give my Christmas Eve workouts I wanted to remember all the small events. I know that life is just a series of moments and it seems that those moments are coming pretty frequently these days. Thanks to all who have given me and my family gifts for the holidays. In case you have no idea of what to get me itunes gift cards work best :) Now I am excited about staying home and enjoying Christmas at home with my family and extended family. My main Christmas present that I can't wait to get is seeing my son come down the stairs on Christmas morning ready to open some presents, have a rich and happy holiday y'all!
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