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The Big Finish

Austin,  my nephew, is my warrior advocate.  He finished the IronKids Triathlon in Alpharetta, Ga this past weekend.  Not

Strong mind, strong body

only did he finish, but he place 5th in his age group.  5th!!!  That qualifies him to participate in the  IronKids National Championship Triathlon in Tuscon, AZ on October 4th.    You can check out his thoughts and post times on his website.

Since I’ve been out of commission for quite some time, new readers should know that Austin decided to give a portion of the donations he receives to JDRF.  He could still use some donations to help him with the costs involved in the National Championship…..and diabetics all  over the world could use the donations to help with research for juvenile diabetes.

Determination

I have been trying to balance caring for myself with the new routine of three kids in three different schools (one of those being high school- ARGH!).   I must admit, my focus hasn’t been completely on my health but I’m getting there.  After seeing the determination on Austin’s face as he saw the finish line I have found myself with a renewed determination to work towards that finish line – whether that finish line is in two hours when I check my sugar again or wisely choosing my next meal or the next A1C or being a healthy great aunt who, years from now, gets to tell Austin’s kids how their dad inspired me to be my best.  Family and support is so important in life.  Whatever your finish line is I pray you have the support you need and that you tackle it with the determination of Austin.

Support - my brother, Scott, my sister-in-law, Alison, Austin, and Tyler.