I have been out of blog land for the last week and I promise I have a good reason why. I started a new job this week. Yep, I left the world of full-time personal training, mid-afternoon naps, no makeup, no heals, and oh all the flexibility and free-time. But I left it for a good reason.
As of monday I am the full-time Nutrition manager for Mercy Ministries here in Nashville. It is a faith based rehabilitation home for girls that are struggling with eating disorders, cutting themselves, unplanned pregnancies and chemical dependency. The great thing about it is that the girls get to go for free. The organization runs on funding from business, churches and individuals. The nashville house has 40 girls in it at a time and the girls stay an average of 6 months.
I am still pinching myself and I feel like I am going to wake up at any moment. Driving home from work tonight I got a text from one of my dear clients and I was listening to Kings of Leon on the radio and I just welled up with joy. For the first time in a long TIME I feel like I am flying and I am in my element. The past 4 yrs. have been extremely trying and especially since I moved to Music City. Grief has been my friend and hope in God has been my rock, but through this trying season of life I have learned contentment and patience. I have been challenged and strengthened in my character. God in his great mercy and love has opened a beautiful door and my heart overflows.
Next weekend Mercy Ministries is having a 5k at Edmenson Warner Park on Saturday morning at 8am for only $20. Would love to see all you Nashvillians out there.
