Body & Soul is a huge part of my life. It gives me something to do with my time other than being just a mom and a wife. I get a great workout, I get to praise our Father in heaven, & I meet new people from all walks of life looking for a place to come and get healthy in a safe, and comfortable environment.
I could have never imagined Id be a fitness instructor. I just went to a class to do the same thing all the other moms were doing, working out to get skinny and lose the rest of that baby weight. Rhea Jenkins was teaching Cardio/Strength at Journey North in January 2009. I joined her class and 2 months later I was auditioning to be an instructor. I thank God that Rhea noticed me and took the time to mentor me and help me every step of the way. I am so bless that Rhea saw something in me that I didn't even know I had. I cant even begin to imagine where I'd be without Body & Soul.
Spiritual Growth:
1. Share one way God has spoken to you during one of our past 3 sessions: Never Gonna Steal My Joy, Stay Strong or No Greater Love.
God has opened my eyes and helped me realize ever session that Im involved in something really big. I tend to think that what I do isn't really a big deal because everyone exercises and wants to be skinny. I
2. Share how you have seen God work in your class, your family and/or your circle of friends to draw them into a more intimate relationship with him.
During this last session we had several students who learned they had to depend on HIM instead of themselves. Natalee and I comforted and prayed for students who were struggling with personal issues. Our students became people we love dearly. One student recently found out she had the beginnings stages of breast cancer. She was told that our classes saved her life. I know that she was there for the exercise which played a big role in slowing he cancer down but I know that God had a greater purpose for her being there.
