Strong and Courageous

“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭

[leighaura35]

I finally went to the gym on Friday! I was avoiding it so much because of what other people would say there. Like I literally kept myself from going for so long because of what I was telling myself people would say, strangers people who have no clue who I am!!!!

Why do we put these thoughts of doubt in our minds that keep us from doing things we want to do! Why are we so negative to ourselves and think that people are judging us before we even do it!

This being said, I’m going to be starting to blog about my journey back to being myself again and a new me! Putting out here the struggles that are so real for me in hopes that it encourages someone else, and we can encourage each other!

[leighaura35]

Dinner tonight!!! Simple but Delish!!! Lean beef, onion and cheese patty, golden backed potatoes, and blanched broccoli. Also felt like being fancy so I added a glass of red wine #TheCrusher and a candle. #ImFancy #Yumo #LeanAndMean Lol

[leighaura35]

Y'all #zubats have taken over the #OSOI OKC office!!! This is what we do at lunch! #GottaCatchThemAll #Pokemon takin over OSOI #LoveMyJob (at Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedic)

[leighaura35]

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Yup this is pretty much what floating with this group is like. We were those people that were in the middle that forced everyone to go around us! 😂 #floating #fourthofjuly #Friends #ThosePeople (at Illinois River (Oklahoma))

[leighaura35]

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭#FindingMyPeaceAgain #kyaking #Chaco #fourthofjuly (at Illinois River (Oklahoma))

[leighaura35]

The trifecta!!!!! Was a great weekend with these ladies!!!!! #fourthofjuly #floating (at Illinois River Floating)

[leighaura35]

Had a great 3 day weekend of camping and floating with this awesome group of friends! Such. Well needed get away. (at Illinois River (Oklahoma))

[leighaura35]

Can't believe this was a year ago! I sure to miss this adorable babes and her mommy!

[leighaura35]

Dinner tonight!?!?! Yaaaassss it's so yumo! Grilled chicken and peppers with jasmine rice and roman lettuce #ChiefCastleberry #Yumo #NewFav

[leighaura35]

What a sad day, saying goodbye to a legend today. This woman will always be one of the greats, she helped make women's basketball what it is today. She was an amazing coach that inspired me and was the only reason I'd cheer for the Vols! You were a great coach to watch and will be missed! #PatSummitt #GreatCoach #Vols #YoullBeMissed

[leighaura35]

Today I got to spend another great day with my mom @loveyb67 We reminisced about Gram and just had a lot of laughs and tears and just a great day! I appreciate and hold tight to these memories more and more. Thanks for being my best friend! #GirlsDay #MommyTime #Love #Blessed (at Brown Home!!!)

[leighaura35]

We back at it again with the matching gym cloths!?!? 👯💁🏽 (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

[leighaura35]

So you know you prob spend a lot of time with someone when you match your workout gear! So enjoy spending life with this lady!?!? #LahYewB (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

[leighaura35]

Tonight's dinner: lemon garlic asparagus, veggie patty, garlic cilantro jasmine rice and Baked sweet potato fries. So yummy! #BeJelly #ChefCastleberry

[leighaura35]

HAPPY FATHER's day!!! For those of you who know me, know how much this man means to me! I'm so thankful to have a Godly father like him! He has been the best dad and best example of God's love and I appreciate and respect him so much! I thank God that I got him as a father, and that he has always wanted to be a big roll in my life! Thanks for loving me unconditionally, picking me up when I'm down, reminding me I'm here to glorify God, pushing me to always be the best I can be and helping me become a strong independent woman that relies on God. I love you and always and forever your brown eyed girl! Aka the bwean hopper #Blessed #daddysgirl

[leighaura35]

This friend has been such a blessing to have in my life, I'm not quite sure what I'd do without her goofy and caring self! Had a great night of video games and laughter! #ISlay (at FlashBack RetroPub)

[leighaura35]

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What a pleasure to get to see @mrghoete.art preform the Maori Haka!!! What a awesome evening!?!? #ThunderUp #Haka #KiwiLove #Mural (at The Paramount on Film Row)