Sunday, July 27, 2008

i love sunday school. its been years, like pretty much 15 or something since i have attended sunday school. been to church just about every sunday of my life, just not sunday school. and you know what? i like it. we are so blessed to have found this church family. the youth did the service tonight and yeah.... it was AMAZING! these kids are so bold and have such a heart for God! i cant wait to see what the Lord has planned for their future.

nate and i had a wonderful time at the beach with no kids. we acted like teenagers and were very lazy. we had tasty food and just slept on the beach for hours! we are home now... we missed our kids tremendously! the kids had a great time at grandmas, of course.... they went to kings dominion! they spent some good quality time with the grandparents.

so we're all refreshed and ready to prepare for the new school year. lots of school supplies, doctor appts, and of course we can not leave out Cheerleading Tryouts for Shendi... lots, lots to do!!!!

i am still running my heart out, or better yet, my legs off. tonight i ran 10miles, and so the total for the week is 20miles. next week it gets tougher, but i am up for it. i am doing well. one thing i have discovered you need not do if you have had brain surgery 4months ago is Bowling! Yes, i can run 10 miles but cannot bowl! oh after about the 15th time i rolled that 10lb ball i couldn't feel the left side of my face or neck.. so we won't be bowling i guess. whos got time to bowl anyway!!!!!!

just a note of praise!!!! i worship you Father for you are so Good!!! I love you with everything that I am and everything you have made me to be. Thank you:)

talk to you all another day, until then........................................

Saturday, July 19, 2008

So who is this girl that has come back from church camp? I hardly recognize her. But she is an answer to prayer. It is so amazing to see your kids grow in the Lord. He has touched her heart so tenderly this week. She discovered a few of her spiritual gifts and is feeling them out. I am so grateful for her youth group and leaders. God has placed Shendi right where He wants her. I am so excited to see what He has planned next.

This week Nate and I are getting away together. Our kids are spending the week with Nate's parents. They have a fun time planned for them. Summer is going by so quickly. Its hard to believe my little David will be in Kindergarten in just a few weeks. Lela is fighting an ear infection. She's almost over it.

Today was my long run day. I ran 10 miles. Its the furthest I have ever run at one time. I may not be able to get out of bed in the morning:) Let's hope so, I don't want to miss church!

Until next time.........................

Saturday, July 12, 2008

this morning i ran 8 miles. today is my long run day. it was long:) it felt great.................... could've gone on more.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

hello

Yesterday I ran three miles, today I ran three miles, and tomorrow I will run three miles. I am off on Friday. Saturday I will cross train, and Sunday is the long run.... I will run 7 miles. I am so enjoying this. I feel so strong! I just want to take a minute and Praise the Lord for getting me to this point. Man, as I sit here and read the blogs I have posted, I am amazed at the journey! Jesus, carried me in His arms.. and he is so Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am nothing without Him. I am so blessed. I want to glorify Him for everything that I am able to do. With every mile from now until forever I am so grateful to Him. He truly gives us the desires of out heart. If you're out there reading this and you have Chiari, please listen to me. It is not the end. There are so many websites and blogs and testimonials.... and so on, that tell you your life is practically over and you could be disabled tomorrow.... Don't Listen To It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is sooooooooo easy to listen to it. Just get up every morning and put both feet on the floor... do the best that you can, and I MEAN the BEST!!! Life is so short. Any of us can't predict tomorrow so live for Today!! and MOST importantly LIVE FOR JESUS!!!!! Without Him is nothing, With HIM is everything.

I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, July 4, 2008

marathon

here's the latest! i am going to run in a Marathon. yes. i have been training and i am very excited, nervous, and everything else:) today i ran 6 miles! i thought i would die towards the end, but i made it and i am on top of the world tonight......... every week i have one long run day. i will post each week what that total is. i can't wait to share with you all the progress. the date is in november. so, lots of running to do!

we can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens us!!!

more good news I am going to see New Kids on the Block in October!

also, we joined our church on Sunday! Very exciting and settling!

i will post at least once a week.. i have neglected this for awhile.
kisses to you all:)