9 already!?
- At April 6, 2012
- By Heidi Garcia
- In Personal
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At any given moment, I get an overwhelming feeling of gratitude that YOU are my son. I’ve held back my tears, more than once. What a blessing you are to me….
I remember feeling so lost, alone and scared before you were born. My personal dreams, so I thought, were down the drain and out the window. I didn’t know how I was going to raise you or supply your every need, but I was I given that job. And today, I look back and say WOW! God has been so VERY GOOD TO ME…to US 
HE has supplied us with everything we need and MORE. Stepping out in FAITH and going against what the world would have said would happened, God used YOU to prove them wrong. I get swelled up in tears over the many miracles God has done through you, to prove HIS might and power! I remember thinking, “a boy? God, I think I need a girl….ya know, to work on Peter…..” NOPE HE knew what He was doing, I needed YOU! My outlook on EVERYTHING has changed from having you and only for the better, to draw closer to God. YOU are amazing, Noah, I LOVE YOU!!!
When I was looking for a name, I had a list of names, of men whom God spoke boldly and lovely about in the BIBLE. I knew I needed a STRONG, LOVING, COURAGEOUS name for you. I read and researched them. I picked Noah, because of these words: “Noah had no faults and was the only good man of his time. He lived in fellowship with God, but everyone else was evil in God’s sight, and violence has spread everywhere. God looked at the world and saw that it was evil, for the people were all living evil lives.” Gen.6:9-12 Noah, You live up to your first name, boldly and in a fine manner. Countless times, I get told, “wow, he sure lives up to his name.” I wish I could say I have everything to do with it, but honestly, I can’t. God, gave you a pure heart, a heart of gold. At times, I find myself looking at my own heart and thinking, I fall so short! and I hear your voice singing out, “You are glorious.” God makes you speak exactly the words I need to hear. I LOVE YOU!
I knew I wanted to raise a godly son. So, I had to find another awesome name for your middle…(ya, know, cause that’s what I yell, when you get into trouble….your whole name )
Giles: After my grandfather. My grandfather hardly spoke to me, but never had to, I knew by the twinkle in his eye, the big hug and big kiss he gave that he LOVED me. I felt love from him. He was gentle, loving, loved God and spoke by his actions. I didn’t need a fast tongue as a son, I wanted a son, who could prove to others his righteousness by his actions. I know I picked the right name from this cute story of my grandfather: When he found out that I had you, he came waddling up to a friend and said, “I have a great-grandson, named after me, I’m so proud that Heidi kept her baby.” He was a great man with the kindest heart I ever encountered… just…….like……YOU xoxox
Named after two great men!
Oh Noah, You make me and your dad so proud, when I feel like I can’t do it or that I’ve failed, I look at you and know that it’s NOT about THAT. It’s about bringing up the future according to God and his WORD not the worlds. You remind me that God believes that I CAN parent you. I don’t know how or why I became so blessed, but I am. You ask ME about MY day, pray for the one’s you want to be healed, cared for or to come to know God, and you’ve been doing that, since like 4. Your teachers are always amazed with your heart towards others at such a young age. I am so selfish at times, you and your actions remind me, it’s not about me or about meeting standards, it’s about God and His LOVE. I remember looking at you about a week after you were born and knowing that God would use you in a BIG way. I am only so blessed to be on the sidelines watching God work through you.
And so my prayer for you: Lord, continue to dwell deep in Noah’s heart, that he will always find his inner confidence through you, Christ Jesus. Build him into the LEADER that you call him to be. That he always stands up and does what is right in your eyes. Give him the courage to do it, when others are afraid. Noah, I pray that you will find reading more enjoyable, and that you can calm yourself long enough to study your spelling. I’m never looking for an A++, but just that you slow yourself down enough so you can receive your A++ Lord, I pray that Noah becomes more adventurous in life, not playing SO safe, that he miss out on the simple things, like the wind in his face while riding a bike. That he use all his talents to best of his ability. Lord, Thank You, for giving me and Peter a loving son, an AWESOME brother to Tally, so much so , I feel sorry for any guy who comes her way ;-/ he will have a high bar to reach to win her heart. Above all, I thank you God, for fixing ME first, using Noah. Abba, you knew exactly what I NEEDED…ha! imagine that! Thank You Lord, for making us a miracle family, when others failed and my comfort fleed YOU were there, protecting us, putting us back together and answering silent, yet powerful prayers, thank you for Abiding in me. Amen!
So, here is the slide show of Noah… My apology for the one swear word…we don’t listen to “popular” music, but it’s everywhere and you can’t avoid it 100%…but he likes the song and it pumps him up The first part is Noah about 4 or so, leaving me a Mother’s Day message…. I listen to it from to time to time.
Spring Training
- At February 28, 2012
- By Heidi Garcia
- In Pilates
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Some places in the world are covered in a beautiful blanket of snow.
Spring Training, I wouldn’t know anything about it, except, I married a man who LOVES BASEBALL. We watch a lot of ESPN and so I’ve learned how to use it to my advantage: Do little hobbies, and WATCH BODIES… research if you will… well, they are now showing the players in Spring Training… and they are NO JOKE. So it got me thinking… WE NEED A SPRING TRAINING!
Starting March 1st “Spring Training”
New Clients sign-up for 2 months and receive the 3rd month 1/2 off
OR
10 Sessions and receive 5 more session at 1/2 off.
Also, come back to see the Mat Classes coming your way!
PILATES BODY: PERSONAL TRAINING PILATES STUDIO
Sweetness
Today, is a very special person’s birthday….. MY DAUGHTER, Taliah Rose….Tally you are a dew from heaven. We are blessed to call you daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter.
Today you are 2, however; you act as though you are 4, please don’t grow up too fast. Your tenderness of your heart shines through when you stop in mid tracks to give hugs and kisses. Your strong wellness shines through with the ability to clearly tell us NO! You’ve grown so independent this year, this I thank you very much You are a pure helper in your own right, bringing rollers out for the clients, a ball, or just to greet them with a smile. God has blessed me more than I can ever express or that you may ever know. I love being your mommy. Thank You God for blessing me
Last Thursday Tally and I went out to the Japanese Gardens. I got her all dressed up and painted her nails. (This is really the only time she will sit still.) Off we went to discover new and exciting things. Ducks, that you called, quacks, going up and down the bridge, that finally, I trusted you on and of course not understanding why you couldn’t go into the gross water.
Looking at the pictures, she reminds me of the cartoon version of Alice and Wonder Land just always in wonder of what this feels like, taste like or where this path leads? You brought a smile to everyone who was visiting that day…you were their gift for that day. The music that’s playing in your slideshow is your favorite for right now, by Jamie Grace . The first time KLOVE played it, you were moving, dancing and singing…..so how could I not put it in?
Tally, I pray that God grows more and more in your heart, that like your brother, people can see Jesus’ face deep within. A sense of Joy, comfort and satisfaction of yourself and knowing you are a Child of God. May the 2s not be so horrible, that we find patience with one another while we go through this thing called Life. May God give me Wisdom to know what to do is right in raising you up as a Godly Child. Lord, give Tally a teachable heart that she may grow in compassion, kindness, humility and gentleness. Lastly, Lord, may you hear my daughter hearts desire at all times, and that your WILL is well lit for her to follow. In Yahweh’s name I ask and seek. Amen
Enjoy!
…so what do you do in Pilates?
- At January 20, 2012
- By Heidi Garcia
- In Strictly Pilates
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Just saw this video, and thought….THIS would answer the question…What do you do in Pilates?
A Fresh Start!
I don’t do New Year’s Goals or any of that….why? because come July, I have forgotten them…and really who cares? It’s great to have them and do them, but I’m done just saying something… I’m ready to DO something! I’m reading this book, Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. It has stopped in my tracks and take a different look at myself, the world and most importantly, God- One of the things that was brought up was that, we are who we are, because that’s how God has made us. We all have SOMETHING we either would love to forget ever happened to us, or how we look or family life…or whatever it is that isn’t making life perfect… besides the fact that life isn’t and won’t be perfect, we have to DEAL with the WHATEVER it that is a constant hurt. I have MANY… I think the one for right now in my lifetime is my gray hair… YES, believe what isn’t seen and know that I’m about 85% gray now, at the ripe age of 33..will be 34 in Feb. Every three- four weeks after dying my hair, there it is..peeking through, saying in a soft white voice…I’m HERE! Being that I’m brunette it doesn’t hide well. I hate it the MOST when people for reason have to point it out- AS IF I don’t know…or how about when I openly say,”I need to get my hair done”…to some, why one EARTTH would I SAY THAT…as if I’m trying hiding it. What??? Majority of the people color their hair, weather they have gray or not. So, after the reading on that day..I said, I’m doing it I’m letting my hair go! …and the response was a similar response I got when I had to downgrade my smart phone to a flip phone….Gasp!
Now, I went in to see my hair dresser and she had a plan for my hair….and I shocked her, with “I want to strip my hair”….let’s see what happens….
So, here is my old hair color
And here is the new…. no color just striped down from YEARS of color….just how many colors can One signal strand hair hold?
I don’t know about you, but Christmas was so stressful and annoying that I just needed a FRESH Start- Do something!
So far Noah has said, two things about it…1) “Mom, I like your hair.” 2)” It reminds me of Oma.” (Oma is my mom LOL) Since the woman has great wisdom and strength..I’ll take that! The hubs, said, ” I thought I saw some gold last night when you came to bed.” Be Bold, Be Daring…Be the imperfect-
Awesome time to call or e-mail
Right now Tally is upstairs fast asleep and I’m catching up on work I’m making a conscious effort to reach out…TO YOU! Call or email- set up an appointment.
In January I will be opening up my afternoon schedule. There will be Happy Hour workout deals and packages! So Come back often-
This month is the first of more, FREE beginning mat class. And it is FULL! Four wonderful new clients are going to get have Six week beginning mat class FREE! Would you want to be in on that?
In December I will be putting up a NEW YEARS schedule. On it there will be the days and times for the FREE 45 min Mat Class. They are small classes, so you will want to sign- up ASAP, because this one filled up in a matter of TWO WEEKS… I know awesome!
I’m so excited for 2012! 2011 had so many blessings and moments of happiness, sadness, excitement, being scared, brokenhearted , heart warmth , soul discovery, falling deeper in love with people, feeling God’s love, presences, being in awe of His miracles, and falling more in Love with HIM and of course of my family. phew- I’m ready to bring on some new clients, who want a change! The strength that you will find is unbelievable. Read some of the testimonials about how Pilates has changed their life.
Because life just can’t be …..
- At March 23, 2011
- By Heidi Garcia
- In Personal
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perfect! I wish I could say that everything is perfect right now, but… surprise! I live on earth, I am human and we all have storms :^/ . All those stupid cliche are really coming in to play right now….”when it rains it pours.” I find myself, “as sensitive as a flower” and in moments I see myself “between a rock and a hard place.” I’m looking at life right now and thinking this is just like “a bird in [my] hand [that has made a] mess.” I must look like I’m, “Caked with mud” because I find when I’m trying to get answers, it seems, the answer that comes back is like, “Comparing apples to oranges.” So in the end I think I want to take a Tally moment and “Cry buckets.” Typically, I would tell myself workout, or pray more, but in this moment, I find myself straight up stress eating. I know! I just wrote an awesome blog about eating healthy and eating food that is best for my body….and here I am last weekend while grocery shopping, straight up grabbed OREOs and bought them! and last night made a cherry pie…(however; since cherries are a fruit I give myself half credit)…..and get this… Peter came home with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies…we all are stress eating!!! I know that in the mist of troubled times, and hardship, God says, don’t worry, stop trying to figure it all out and rely on Him…oh man, that can be a hard one to grab a hold to. So, last night before eating my cheesy potatoes (from a box!), I reached in and had some OREOs and then after eating my “dinner” I made my pie. I had TWO pieces. This all very unlike me….
I didn’t get down on myself, I accepted it and enjoyed it. And it was good 
I know time heals, and the pain will fade, and things will change, because God always works out good for those who love Him….(Praise God, I love Him.) This I can put my faith in. So, next time life DOESN”T hand you a bowl of cherries….go buy some in a can at the grocery store, don’t forget the pie crust and make a pie