Wed, Dec 31st 1969, 6:00 pm

6-25-08 Hey to all my friends and fans! I'm back from Chicago, and I placed 6th! I am so excited. Those girls were no joke, and they weren't giving away anything. My trainer told me I was in the bubble. And the bubble is definitely where I want to be! I keep on thinking about how long I'm been at this sport and how many obstacles were in the way. And now I laugh! HA! HA! The only real problem was me. I cannot believe how God can pick you up and elevate you to a new height. When you look down, everything seems insignificant and small. All the worries, tears, frustration, anger, pain feels like it never existed. It seems like a faint memory now. And to think about it all, if I had to do it alll again for Christ, it would be totally worth it. So I'm writing to say that I'm back. God sent me there on assignment to get my confidence back, because I left it on that very stage last year. I got psyched out last year, and God said I want you to take it back. It never belonged to the devil anyway, so take it back. And I did! If I never placed any higher I would be totally satisfied. I'm a Top National Level Figure Competitor! I know it is long to say but it is true. And no matter what anyone says or thinks they can't do a thing about it. It is finished. I've been giggly, bubbly, humbled, and not ashamed to tell people I placed 6th. I'm so proud of what God is doing in me I want to tell the world.

I've also got another blessing coming up, but I will not say much about it until everything is in place. But this is a good thing too. My cheeks hurt from all the smiling I've been doing. God really knows how to bless those that belong to Him. I'm glad I believe in God and all His great work. I'm glad He puts everything together, and there is nothing anyone can do to stop God from completing the work He starts. It's a cool place when memories and people lose any grip they once had. And I mean that in many different ways. I just want to dance! So guess what I'm going to do? I'm going to keep on walking in God's Will. No matter what happens I want to accomplish His work for my life. Thanks for reading.

Elated for Christ, Aketa