Sick and Not Happy about it!

Since last Friday I've had one thing or another. I only put in 3 miles this week and a short work-out in on Tuesday. I had the flu Fri - Sun, then ran Monday and in the middle felt a chest cold coming on. WOW, what a cold - this one knocked me down. I feel O.K. today and hope to run next week. I'm ahead for the 1/2 marathon so I think I'll be fine. Prayer could help:) Will keep you up to date next week. Love you all!

Rock On!!!

I put in my notice at work yesterday! My last day will be April 21st. Just in time to spend lots of time with my amazing family the next week!

Better

I timed my run on Tuesday (short distance day). 3 miles in 35 min. Better than I thought, and the first half was against a head wind. Long run coming on the weekend.  I will report!

WOW

8 miles-2 hrs,8 mins.--- hurting.....But feel satisfied.

My daughter the fish......

Lily loves the water. Bath time is always a happy time in our house. :) I've been telling her that water aerobics is for old people, but she continues to try to climb, stand and crawl in the tub. I have to keep my arms ready to grab her at all times. It sure is fun though. I LOVE being a mommy! :)

31 years

I do believe today is the 31st anniversary of our collective name change!!!!!!!! 31 years ago today we were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of our sins . His name was forever applied to our lives and we became a part of the family of God. I still get so excited and moved when someone is baptized I just want to run and jump in again. The fact that I was buried with him in baptism and that I was washed as white as snow still has me in total awe . I am so thankful for what Jesus has done for me. I praise him for I am fearfully and wonderfully made!!!

Progress

I'd like to hear how you all are doing with training. I did 7 miles yesterday. I was even able to run in between 2 and 3 miles of the seven. I finished in about 1:45.

DAD IS CONFIRMED :)

I just got off the phone with Dad and he is confirmed for Oklahoma City ... leaving Maine April 28th and returning May 2nd. SSSooooo happy that he said yes. It will be very fun for him I'm sure.

:)

I don't have anything interesting to write today, but I just wanted to say that I love all of you very much!

How You All (Ya'll) Doing?

I had the craziest week last week and only ran ONE day! Yuck, yuck, yuck. Back on track today. To infinity and beyond (at a 46 year old jogging pace)!

FYI:  I invited Elizabeth to contribute to the blog today. Her time zone is 6 hours later and this will give her a chance to keep up with all of us even when she can't get through in real time.

Blah

Today is boring. I want to go home. Just felt like whining.

I think I might be crazy.......

So, I have a good job that pays well at a company that really cares about me. BUT, that doesn't mean a thing when it's 7 am and I'm leaving Lily again knowing I won't see her for the next ten hours. So, after a lot of prayer and crunching numbers, Phillip and I have decided that I should quit my job. I'm nervous about it because we will have to be really "creative" to make it work. But that's just with our resources. Thankfully, I have a God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills. All the gold and the silver is His. He cares for me and my family and will provide. We wouldn't make this decision if we didn't feel like it is what He wants. So I guess we are going to take a step of faith. I would appreciate your prayers. Phillip and I have always been very blessed in our finances. We have never had a huge abundance, but we've never had many struggles either. This is going to be new territory for us, but I know God is in control! So to sum it up, I'm freaking out and I can't stop smiling. :)