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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

My New Trainer... "Dr Dimps" aka Anthony

He goes by the name of Anthony. I met this guy right before I moved to Tampa & he generously accepted my random request to fly out to TX & help Lara & I drive a moving truck to FL. Risky, this I know, since I had only known him a few days, but something was just saying, “Go for it!” Turns out God brought this special blessing of a guy into my life for several reasons. First & foremost, I met a lifelong friend that is actually crazier than I am (hahaJ if possible). He has also spent hours upon hours at my house, helping me get settled & doing all the things that are more difficult in a chair, such as hanging pics & moving furniture.

 

Anthony is officially my first trainer in Tampa as of last week. I’ve been training him myself & he seems to be picking it up quickly. We have spent the last few days “Building Miracles” (our name for the gym project). J We have redesigned my 1-car garage into a gym for training, which included Anthony building parallel bars, support/therapy boxes & setting it up with the rest of my personal equipment. My Daddy built me a therapy table which started the idea of training in my home. Again, I’ll be posting blogs, pics and videos on my website of my progress.  

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Always a lesson to be learned...in all situations. 
 

I've learned...that the Lord didn't do it all in one day.
What makes me think I can? Patience is a virtue. Plus, the "fight" is only making me stronger, inside and out! One thing I would suggest though if I may, (and I heard this from a friend of mine so I can't take the credit). another prayer we can add to the list, is for god to start making people with two spinal cords so when one gets injured...

there's a back-up!!! Lol.like a lizard... Now, there's a thought! haha! bye

Just a tip for my future facility... What I have learned over the past 2 years is that a smaller company can be both a good thing and bad thing. As a client, it is nice to have a smaller group in the gym because it is easier to feel at home and comfortable, while also making it feel like family. As an employee, it is nice to be able to work together on things and there is less of a chance of little "clicks" forming. On the other hand, a smaller facility means more gossip, in a way. People become close with each other and the need for professionalism, respect and confidentiality becomes more important, both for the staff and clients. When you feel at ease with people, you tend to tell them more and lets just face it, people are going to talk. No one really likes to be talked about, especially if it is about something negative or personal to that person, but the majority of people in this world like gossip. Ill stop there, but all in all...

NOTE TO SELF: Don't discuss client issues around other clients. Keep it professional and only discuss issues involving clients and staff behind closed doors or in the appropriate setting.  

 
 
 
 
 
My thought for 4/28: Good things come to those who are willing to work for it!!! Have Hope & Always Believe anything is possible when you can hand it over to God. Once you realize that you are not in control, God can take over and lead you to victory!!! Keep God first!

HOPE toWalk