The trophy case is a little more balanced these days đ
On a serious note, holy moly. What a blessing from the Lord. From never having touched a javelin only a couple years ago to standing on the podium is an awesome feeling. An even better feeling is sharing it with my wife and seeing her reach new heights.
Last season was a tough adjustment. I realized I needed to take ownership of my career if I wanted to make improvements and grab the OBU school record. Over the summer I made some changes. I am my own coach. This means I don't have anyone holding me accountable. Whether that be lifting, throwing, or getting in the training room, I have been on my own. But this doesn't mean there is no one to thank.
I want to thank my sweet wife for supporting me in this new adventure and always taking videos when I didn't have anyone around. Big thanks to @lynsie_watkins for keeping me healthy and helping me stay sane all season. Also thanks to Spencer for helping me write my lifts for the season. Thanks to the coaches at OBU for the opportunity to throw at the D2 level. What a blessing and honor to be a bison. Thanks to my parents for supporting me in my marriage and our move to Oklahoma as this has been one of the biggest challenges I've faced. Lastly, thanks to my teammates for supporting me at each meet. It's been hard to stay committed and y'all's support has been invaluable. Thanks to @ay.djay , @noah.zman , @themjstory and @allygschmidt for showing up to surprise us at nationals. And thanks to @coachhalley for helping me throw this stinking stick across a field đ
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. I'm grateful for the opportunity to glorify the Lord through my hard work and dedication.
Three throws over 66 in a strong wind is freaking awesome đ
Series:
62.53
63.64
66.68
66.57
66.09
63.27
This week I saw my dad @jeffolson246 receive his PHD from @southernseminary in Louisville. I am proud to witness the culmination of his study over the past few years. A testament to the faithfulness of the Lord to those who remain in Him.
Sometimes things don't go your way. The rain pours, the wind blows, and you fall down. This meet was definitely one of those times you question yourself. The big thing I'm remembering is that you're not defined by your worst days. Time to get back up, dust yourself off, and get back to work.
Thanks for those of you supporting me as I chase my dream. Growth isn't always a straight line, actually it almost never is. I'm getting there slowly but surely. See you guys again soon!
70.43 to kick off my post-collegiate career. Had an amazing time competing with the boys. Praising God for good physical health and looking forward to Texas đ
Big thanks to @coachhalley@sean.furey and @julia_campezato for their support. Training solo is no fun but they've made it possible for me to perform at this level. Let's see about adding a few more metersđȘ
Practices are in full swing. I am working to stay stacked over my left side through the approach, penultimate, and block! (Ignore the sideways landing, it was windy)
This week at IBC...
Here is the testimony I gave for my baptism today,
"I grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ at a young age. With my father serving as a pastor, I spent my childhood immersed in the life of the church, learning about God and His Word. Toward the end of junior high, our church went through a difficult split, and my family stepped away from attending for a season. I continued going to a local youth group, but during that time my faith became more of the culture I was raised in than an active, personal relationship with my Savior.
As the years went on, I drifted and grew distant from the Lord. It wasnât until I attended a Christian university that I realized just how much I was missing. There, I rededicated my life to Christ and pursued a degree in church ministry. I began walking faithfully, seeking the Lord intentionally and surrounding myself with believers who encouraged me in my faith.
Even so, it wasnât until hearing Pastor Jeff preach this summer on the importance of baptism that I felt a deep conviction in my heart. I hadnât fully grasped that baptism is an act of obedienceâone I had not yet taken.
So today, I stand before you in obedience and in joy, publicly declaring that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life."
I think this captures my story well and I'm proud of what God has been doing in my life.
What a blessing it is where my daily work is listening to the stories of what God is doing in people's lives, then sharing those with the church. Today it just so happened to be my own đ«Ą
