Confidence in God's Plan

Last week I went on a Campus Ministry Senior Retreat at the Gainey Conference Center in Owatonna, MN. The theme of the retreat was having confidence in God's plan. During our time there, we enjoyed our time together spending it in group prayer, small group discussions, and personal reflection.  I had the chance to escape from the cities for some quiet solitude and simplicity. I just wanted to share a few of my thoughts that I had time to reflect upon during this time of gratitude. God will continue to lead me and continue to do good works in my life. He has given me so much and I owe Him my everything. No matter what happens after graduation, I know he will guide me down the path He wants me to

Swimming Success!

My last MIAC championship swim meet was a complete success! I had the best meet of my entire swimming career! I got all life time best times: 200 IM (2:10.31) 400 IM (4:40.92) and 200 FLY (2:09.24)! All of the goals that I set for myself over the past four years have been accomplished and my swimming dreams have been achieved! I could not be more happy with how my career as a swimmer came to an end! I am truly the luckiest girl to have had such AMAZING coaches, teammates, and supportive parents to get me through this time of my life!A big, big thank you to all of the encouraging people who motivated me and pushed me to reach my goals over the years. I still can not believe that this is me on this podium- I am so happy in this moment I will never forget it!

Flying Finish!

This Saturday will be my last time competing in the MIAC Conference Championship meet and after a 15 year long career in competitive swimming, I will say goodbye to swimming competitively.  There is a chance I will someday belong to a masters program and swim when I am older, but no longer will I be an active member of a family of 70+ swimmers.  There's no doubt I will always be a part of the swimming family and community because my passion for the sport is ingrained into my soul, but it will be... different (this is sad) but in a good way (trying to cheer myself up).  This meet will be my best one yet because I know I will swim my heart out and give it everything I have left.  My emotions are definitely mixed with excitement, nervousness, and anxiousness.  My team actually has the chance to claim both men's and women's championship titles for the first time in all of St. Thomas history, which adds to the mix as well!  Can't wait!

2013 is finally here!

Happy 2013! This is going to be one great year! I am excited for many new memories and exciting moments. I am very thankful for the wonderful year I had in 2012 and I know 2013 holds even more opportunity for me. Here's to a spectacular 2013!