"You should try running."I'll never forget the day that Mike said those words to me. I laughed at him. There was no way I could ever run. I'm too heavy, too out of shape. There's just no way."Just try it."I stewed on those words for days. And I wanted to spit them out and forget … [Read more...] about My journey to becoming a runner….part 3
Archives for September 2012
My journey to becoming a runner….part 2
My time with Mike did not start out great. Don't get me wrong, he's a great guy! We have lots of fun in our sessions. It's been a joy to hear about his family - he tells some great stories of the adventures that he and his wife have with their kids. Somewhere along the way, we … [Read more...] about My journey to becoming a runner….part 2
Overcome
Tears flowing, streaming down my cheeksOvercome by emotion, overwhelmed by lifeWishing for a hug, a smile, a hand to holdCommitments pile up, expectations riseHow I need refreshment, need to be refueledAnd then I focus on the many blessings I haveFinding peace in God's … [Read more...] about Overcome
My journey to becoming a runner….part 1
Is there a difference between someone who runs and a runner? I think so. But it's all in the mind of that person. Running is a mental exercise, almost more than it is physical.I should back up. In Nov 2011, I decided that I wanted to get healthier, to lose weight, to work out, … [Read more...] about My journey to becoming a runner….part 1
Childlike faith
Last Sunday 3 girls came up to me during worship concerned about a 4th girl whose leg was hurting....they wanted to know if we could pray for their friend during kid's church. I was so blessed to hear these kids "get it".....they know the power of prayer and wanted to pray … [Read more...] about Childlike faith