2 Miracles, Wimbledon and An Earthquake

How are you getting on out there? Time is fleeting as I work through the re-writes for the book. It’s always makes fascinating reading when you can draw on stories, people and events that you experience on a day-to-day basis. For example I was talking to a young lady in her thirties last week about life, goals and getting what you want. She explained to me that she has always wanted children and that she was very determined that one day she would be a mom. However when she was eighteen, she had an operation on her left ovary and it was removed. She was told that she would never have children (pretty devastating to be told that so young!)and would not need to take precautions. So she didn’t and 4 months ago she conceived with her current beau! All her scans show a normal, healthy baby with no internal issues or problems. Now that’s what I call a MIRACLE! Let’s face it, babies are miracles all on their own but I just LOVE stories like this where destiny just decides, yes you will have a baby. This also happened to my aunt who after many years of miscarriages got pregnant at 42, my cousin Amy, a child care professional is now eighteen and all grown up.

It just shows, in life you never know when your wish is going to be granted, so wish well! What are you wishing for right now? How much do you want it? Your miracle could be just around the corner. One lady is also praying for a miracle this weekend…Serena Williams.

I was watching Serena qualify for the Wimbledon Final. She’s had health and injury issues and went out of the French Open quite early. When interviewed by the BBC they were suggesting that she could see and feel the Championship plate already, but she diplomatically said “I’ve worked really hard, my opponent is playing really well right now. But yes I really really want it. I’m very happy to get this far”. We know in her head she’s mentally rehearsed it, she knows the drill and its very likely she will win Wimbledon this year.

(Photo: Reuters)

For her it will be sweeter because she’s had more than her fair share of challenges, nevertheless she’s picked herself back up, the belief is re-installed and she’s going for it! It goes to show if you truly want something and you’re prepared to take some serious action; the prize could be yours. Talk about ‘endeavours’ there are many other sporting heros injecting enormous effort into winning this week and that is the 198 men that are in the Tour de France. My favourite Andy Schleck is out due to injury this year (don’t get jealous Franck, he’s too young for me anyway LOL) These guys go approximately 200 kilometres a day and do it for 23 days (almost straight! It is insane). If you want to see mindset, determination, endurance and miracles do take some time out to watch what they go through to hit their ‘success’ buttons and ultimately a podium place!

Life truly is a miracle. So what does ‘miracle’ mean for you and your life? What miracles have you already experienced? What could you share that will inspire someone else to find theirs? Is what you are doing making you happy? Are you spending extended quality time with those you care about? Make each day count.

I had a little reminder of what’s important as we had a 5.2 Richter scale earthquake here on the island yesterday. I was in the kitchen with my husband and two daughters and the building started to shake and groan. My whole body shook with it, the furniture started to move. I tried not to panic but the fear was all over my face as I held the baby very close and looked at my husband anxiously. Ava my daughter started crying so we all stood huddled together. My mind was racing, ‘shouldn’t we be under a table or something?” Luckily it was only a few seconds but it did give us enough of a jolt to remember how lucky we are and that you never know when your time is up,so whilst you’re here, make that day count! I’m off to feed my daughter pear and apple compote, (or rather get covered in compote)fun!

I wish you an awesome day and remember:YOU are a miracle!

Amanda