Great Shots On The Way to Nationals...

Here are some really great shots that we got on our travels to Nationals:

Windmills!

Windmill Blades.

Pikes Peak from just outside of Colorado Springs.

2025 USA Weightlifting Nationals...June 23rd...

Well this years National event didn't go as we had hoped.  Tim had a "lights out" moment.  That happens when a lifter either loses their breath or a sequence of events happens for them to black out then they drop to the floor like a rock with the weight they are lifting at the time.

Tim’s day started off incredible. He did a 3/3 on his snatch lifts. They weren’t enough to medal but it showed huge improvement from last years National event. He went on to have a great start in the Clean & Jerks. On his second lift he had a “lights out” moment and dropped to the floor. He got right back up though. His coach was so incredibly awesome in his attendance to Tim and making sure he was in fact ok before sending him back out to do his third lift. Time ran short and although Tim did an amazing last lift the refs declared it a "no lift" saying Tim didn’t get the barbell off the floor before the time ran out. You be the judge though in looking at these pictures below that his coach shared on Instagram.

All in All it was a great second Nationals for Tim. Even though the refs aren’t calling it a lift we are. He did 5/6 on the day unofficially. From the ref call it was only a 4/6 on lifts on the day.

Bad calls happen and bad days happen. Tim is no stranger to that from the previous sport he did. But we are so incredibly proud of him for going right back out there and making that last lift.

Had the refs called his last lift a lift Tim would’ve brought home Bronze for his Clean & Jerk lifts. The medal doesn’t matter to Tim though. He'd just would like his lift to be counted because it was in fact a lift.

Here is Tim's video. Turn up the volume and listen for when the buzzer sounds and look where his barbell is when it does sound:

Here are some pics we got before he competed:

His Athlete Credentials.

Ready to go lift.

Proverbs 3:5&6...

Leaning has the sense of putting your whole weight on something, resting on and trusting in that person or thing.  God knows what is best for us.  He is a better judge of what we want than even we are.  We must trust Him completely in every choice we make!

Travel Day has Arrived...

They day is finally here for us to start our journey to Colorado Springs, CO for USA Weightlifting Nationals.  We are all looking forward to this trip and this second Nationals experience for Tim.  He has worked so hard preparing for it.  He's feeling really good physically with the exception of a possible head cold that he's trying to get rid of before he lifts.  We are doing all we can to help in that regard.  Please keep us in your prayers as we make the journey for safe travels.  Also pray that we all stay healthy as well.  We will be stopping off at Scot's brothers house along the way to have a break from driving the trip.  Pray also for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club that all our competitors have great experiences and stay healthy with no injuries as well.  Thank you.  

Lamentations 3:22-23...

Jeremiah saw one ray of hope in all the sin and sorrow surrounding him; "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail."  God willingly responds with help when we ask.  Perhaps there is some sin in your life that you thought God would not forgive.  God's steadfast love and mercy are greater than any sin, and he promises forgiveness.  

Jeremiah knew from personal experience about God's faithfulness.  God had promised that punishment would follow disobedience, and it did.  BUT God also had promised future restoration and blessing, and Jeremiah knew that God would keep that promise also.  Trusting in God's faithfulness day by day makes us confident in His great promises for the future.

Tristan is Officially a HS Graduate!!!

We are so thrilled for our nephew, Tristan.  He graduated last night.  The ceremony was quick.  Wish mine had been that fast...LOL.  We had a 2 hour ceremony because of all the speeches then our graduating class was between 500-600 students.  It seemed like forever to get through the names.  Last night they wizzed right through the names...LOL!  Here on some pictures that we got:

Tristan & MawMaw (aka Mary Lynn Nesbit Norment)

Tristan with April & Calvin Norment

Tristan with his friends "V" & Leigh ( I think that's how she spells her name)

Tristan with Tim, Me, & Scot

Then, of course, the photo of just The Graduate!

We got to take him out for dinner beforehand at the restaurant of his choosing and he chose Red Robin.  Boy are Tim and him alike.  They both love to eat at Red Robin "Yummm"...LOL! 

Supporting Another Person's Success Quote...

Someone Graduates Today....

We will have another High School Graduate tonight.  We will be taking him out for dinner beforehand at Red Robin.  We are so thrilled to be sharing this moment with him.  I'm so proud of him for sticking it out and graduating.   For our family graduating High School is a huge deal.  

Romans 15:13....

David Jeremiah Quote...

A Storm Rolled Through...

We had a storm roll through earlier this evening.  I was able to get a picture before it started raining.  I love when it rains because then I don't have to water my flowers...LOL! 

Happy Father's Day...

I want to take a moment to wish my husband a wonderful Father's Day today.  I know that we celebrated early with you on Friday by taking you to your favorite restaurant but wanted to make sure that a post was made honoring you.  

You are such an amazing husband and father to our son.  God gave me that best gift in the world when he gave me you.  I'm so glad that we have raised our son as we have.  I'm so thankful for the bond you and Tim have.  It blesses my heart so much to watch you two together.  I love how intentional we have been with Tim.  He's grown up to be such an amazing young man and huge reason why is because of you!  

Happy Father's Day Babe!  May it be your best to date!

I'd be remiss if I didn't pay homage to the man that made you such a great man,

Popsie, You are missed every single day!  Not a day goes by where we don't think about you!

Also, Happy Father's Day to my Dad.  He's been gone for such a long time now but he's never forgotten.

I have to also take a moment and include this amazing man of God, John Gordon, who has been such a great mentor dad to me since I was very young.  It's because of him that I asked Jesus into my heart and to be Lord of my life.    

Lastly, I want to wish all the Father's,

Happy Birthday Nan!

Nan turns 88 years young today.  She's not as spry as she used to be.  She has spent most of her days in her yard pulling weeds and keep her flowers looking beautiful.  Here recently she's not able to do that.  She is a spitfire though.  She loves her family and we all love her bunches.  We can't wait to get to Kentucky after Nationals and have a belated celebration with her.  Even though we are miles apart she's is always in our hearts and thoughts.   We carry thoughts of memories past with us in all we do.  I married into this family and I've been so blessed all these years to be able to know her.  There's nothing she wouldn't do for her family.  She's such an amazing woman to know.  

Quote by Hampton Morris....

6 Years Ago vs Today...

6 years ago he was cutting for a TKD tournament and eating just 2 eggs, an orange and an apple.  Today Tim's eating like 4 eggs, a banana, strawberries and a bagel and sometimes 4 slices of deli turkey meat.  These days I can't feed this young man enough.  It's like he's hungry all the time...LOL!   

Our Canna Lillies...

Our Canna Lillies are growing.  We picked out all the weeds then we put some black mesh down to keep the weeds at bay and put rocks around them.  It looks so beautiful now.  

Partially done with the rocks.

Finished product. 

We are eventually going to do all the way around the house with the rocks.  We have to do a little at a time as our schedule allows.

Psalm 91:11

One of the functions of angels is to watch over believers (Hebrews 1:14).  There are examples of guardian angels in Scripture (1 Kings 19:5; Daniel 6:22; Matthew 18:10; Luke 16:22; Acts 12:7), although there is no indication that one angel is assigned to each believer.  Angels can also be God's messengers (Matthew 2:13; Acts 27:23, 24).  Angles are not visible, except on special occasions (Numbers 22:31; Luke 2:9).  It's comforting to know that God watches over us even in times of great stress and fear.

2 Weeks from Yesterday...

Two weeks from yesterday is when Tim lifts at USA Weightlifting Youth Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO.  Gonna be so much fun being in Colorado Springs, CO getting to watch our son do his thing🤩. We are so excited for the opportunity that he will have lifting with the other young men. We love seeing how much he’s growing and learning in this sport🥰. We love the way everyone is so supportive and uplifting in the weightlifting community. The absolute best sport environment our son has ever had.