Debra Jean Terpstra
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This is a picture from December 2015. My daughter captioned it: "Four strong women. This is me, my Mom, my Grandma, and my Great-Grandma. My mom is a great inspiration and she is working hard to make things happen for us." . . I could tell you so much about the women in my life who were examples for me like my mom and my grandma. How my grandma put herself through nursing school and raised my aunt alone until she was almost 2 waiting for my grandpa to come back from the war. How my mom graduated college and went to mexico with my dad to be missionaries and start a family in a third world country, and then came back to the US and was a farm wife, and mom to 3 children and then went back to school to get her masters degree to become a behavioral therapist at the age of 55. My mom never discouraged me from anything and was always the voice in my ear telling me all things were possible. My father insisted that I not be treated differently than my brothers and I bailed straw on the farm starting at the age of eight. My dad taught me to work hard my mom encouraged me I could. It's a deadly combination of love and discipline that eventually made me whom I am today. The best thing is my daughter sees it and she expects nothing less from me and of herself. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. And a special prayer for those of you longing to be a mother. I remember those days painfully and it took almost 4 years for that prayer to come true. On the days I have to pick up after her, the days she won't listen, the days she forgets her lunch I think about the days I had none of that and how empty my life would be without Anna. Being a mom is the hardest job in the world...and my parents and grandparents prepared me better than I could have ever hoped. Still I fail, but I'm doing my best! ☺️???? Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them! ???? . . #yourmom #happymothersday #teambuffcake #littleBuff #bornToShine #beautyInStrength #thisisbodybuilding #withmefit #jesusfreaks #parentHarder #iRememberTheDaysIPrayedForTheThingsIHavenow #blessed . My grandma passed away just days before her 97th birthday ❤️ #seeYouInHeaven #GrandpaWasWaiting
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The deciding takes a second, the change takes a lifetime. Don’t give up on bettering yourself. ????(Married in 2001 for those wondering ????) #takethescenicroute #strongerthanyesterday . . 21 Suggestions for Success (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.) 1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. 2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent. 3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. 5. Be forgiving of yourself and others. 6. Be generous. 7. Have a grateful heart. 8. Persistence, persistence, persistence. 9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary. 10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. 11. Commit yourself to constant improvement. 12. Commit yourself to quality. 13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect. 14. Be loyal. 15. Be honest. 16. Be a self-starter. 17. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong. 18. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. 19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did. 20. Take good care of those you love. 21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud. ♥️ . . @thewomensfittest podcast ???? on Apple and Spotify or click the link in my bio! ☺️???? . . #advice #yourmom #mombod #weddingDress #married #secondtimesthecharm #quarantine #corona #bodybuilding #fitnessmotivation #healthy #wealthy #wiseAF #live
2021-01-12
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Two years ago, the year after my dad passed, we went up to my moms for Thanksgiving. During our evening the weather turned blizzard-like and exceptionally cold. My mom sifted through her hallway closet and handed me this coat for the drive home, because I’d not prepared for inclement weather. This is so my mom. I smiled and put on the thoughtful gesture of kindness. Surprisingly, I loved the coat. I thought it was just a coat but the bright color (her favorite) was so cheery, and the warmth and protection enticed me to choose it all winter when I headed out to work, and then usually to the gym after. This “paddington bear” coat was complimented frequently and everyone said how I looked like a ray of sunshine wearing it, and it just “fit me”. But to me it reminded me of how my mom has forever loved and cared about my well being—now literally giving me the coat off her back. And wearing it has brought me so much unsolicited joy, that it always feels like a warm and guiding hug from my mom is with me. So this spring when some sunshine finally hit, on one deceptively brisk day, I squinted into the golden brightness and snapped this pic, while hustling between buildings. Amazing what a keileidescipe of feelings one piece of clothing can conjur up. ???????? #yellow
2025-05-21
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Brake or break. ???? I see the future….. ????????#lfg
2025-03-29
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The byproduct of your misery is that others suffer. It’s been over a year of once again figuring out my purpose after riding the parenting wave for 18+ years. I was very lost after Anna went off to college after dedicating everything to her for so long. No regrets, (obviously, bc she’s incredible) and it’s been the most beautiful path. I would not really do anything differently, even if I could. Yes yes, being a parent 10/10 would recommend!! ????????????But the rest and grieving process that followed after she left has mostly dissipated.???? Grief is often love with no place to go and sadness often stems from untapped potential. So I’m channeling both those things into some new projects! ???? I’m excited to put more into discerning/sharing health/fitness information for the general population (women especially). Check out my podcast @thewomensfittest on every podcast platform! ☺️???? Being healthy and getting fit is not that complicated it just takes consistency, effort, and time. Stay tuned for more practical application. ❤️❤️
2025-01-06
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December 2.0 Lots happened to top off this year. Sadly we lost Anna’s beloved bantam rooster (almost 8 years old) whom she raised from a chick from Tractor Supply. ???? Grateful for family and friends. ???? #lifeisgood #laughteristhebestmedicine
2025-01-03
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December ???? Muchas gracias. ❤️
2025-01-03
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A change of plans. ???? Might be the theme of my life but definitely the theme of December 11, 2024. The Pentatonix concert with Kelly was the goal (and meeting Anna with her friends) but Michigan weather decided otherwise. ❄️❄️❄️♥️ So after driving two hours to barely leave Kalamazoo and back we had dinner from Swarma King and cheesecake at my place. ☺️ This fit was extra…Christmassy! ???????????? #hallelujah #alldressedupandnowheretogo
2024-12-13
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My eating disorders started with my first 1200 calorie diet at age twelve. The last almost 5 years have been the best journey coupled with therapy to finding satisfaction, compassion, and pride with being her. Me. I deserved this appreciation and love my whole life. Wish I had discovered my worth sooner. ???? #nevertoolate #brokencrayonsstillcolor #healthyfoodrelationship #edrecovery
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