Grit

grit definition

grit (grit)
noun

1. rough, hard particles of sand, stone, etc.
2. the texture of stone, with regard to the fineness or coarseness of its grain
3. any of several sandstones with large, sharp grains, often used for grindstones
4. ☆ stubborn courage; brave perseverance; pluck

GRIT I've been thinking about this word a whole bunch lately.Sometimes I feel like throwing in my towel.Then I remember what I want to be made of.The last two months I've been working on get my self back into shape.I've definitely worked hard.10 lbs gone and inches lost is proof.BUTNow its time for GRIT.To sweat, hurt, and work more than I ever have.

Parenting has been a challenge for me lately too. There is at least one moment in the day where I feel completely overwhelmedand throw in the towel ready!!!!!GRIT again.I can't walk away.I can't give up.Four minds.Four bodies.Depend on me.For love.For time.To teach.To help.To calm.To be there.The challenge lately has been contention.round and round they go.I get in the middle of it and it keeps going.And endless cycle of frustration.In the middle of it all, its difficult to step out of the cycle and calmly be the peacemaker.I could possibly be the ring leader of it all,"Are those your socks?""I JUST swept the floor!!!!!"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYS!! Get off that Stupid game cube NOW!!
 Yeah, I think I just might be.When I was young I had this fancy idea that I'd grow up and my dreams would fall in my lap.Today I know.Grit, Work Hardly anything falls in my lap except crumbs.

My family, my faith,  my marriage, my friends, my health, is the heart of my life.I didn't know it would take so much GRIT, but its so worth it.

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