Shining Star

While I was training for my first triathlon, I mentioned that I had hooked up with this amazing swim coach to help me un-do all of my horrible swimming habits. This swim coach brought her smiling face, instructive yet kind voice, and her sense of humor to every swim lesson she gave me. I marveled at how she was able to make me feel like I had accomplished something after every single meeting...even if it was only 25 meters of proper kicking...or holding my breath for longer than 1 stroke. This swim coach let her light shine in so many ways for me. I already knew how to ride a bike and run a few miles. But, swimming in a lake for 1/2 a mile? I couldn't have done it without my swim coach.

This, my friends, is Coach Christy.

She and I did the Dam '09 Triathlon this weekend...and even with her bum shoulder, she STILL finished in a better time than me.

Yes, that is a beer cup (an empty one at that) in my hand. At least I was alternating between beer and Gatorade when I finished the race.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...thank you, Christy, for being such a shining star and allowing God's light to shine through you.

You rock!