what started this - the beginning

When I was a teenager I was very fortunate to find a church with a good pastor, Dr. Tim McClure.  At that time in my life I had a very low self esteem.  Pastor McClure would preach messages of faith and had a "can do" attitude.  With his influence I started to see my self worth as a person and as a child of God.  I started to believe his sermons that God was on my side and that I could do whatever I set my mind to do.  I grew so much under his guidance.  Because of him I got the courage and confidence to finish my education and now have a masters degree in Human Resources Management.  He also taught me the value of hard work and work ethics.  He taught me to believe in myself. He helped to set me on the road to self confidence and because of him I am the strong woman I am today.  Under his preaching I learned the mental toughness and grit needed to train and endure the sport I have now come to love.  Triathlons.