Sept 24-28

ADD: 9 miles running

September 21-23

I have been running still in the mornings and now it is cold and the stars and moon are out. The number of deer are crazy to me, but I am doing better about not being spooked when I hear noises and can't see anything haha!

This morning's run was not good...I felt so slow, tired, and had a sideache the whole time. I have learned to mostly control my sideaches through my breathing but then I am so focused on my breathing that I am focused on how my body feels and struggle to pray :-/ However, like I learned from Riss...when running the hill at the end of my run and my hip hurt and my stomach I thanked God that I could run and that I could feel, even if feeling meant pain!

I finally clocked my run yesterday and confirmed that it is 3 miles, actually a little over 3, about 3.2 miles which gave me relief that I wasn't just running super slow haha

Add: 9.5 miles running

September 17-20

Saturday morning Dad and I shared another run together :) not sure how far we went? I ran Monday and today but each morning its getting harder and harder to get out of bed :-/ I too cannot wait to run the paths at Bush Park with the fall leaves crunching underfoot and my sister by my side yay! I have to admit, running in the dark isn't much fun...I love fall, but cold mornings and running in the dark doesn't allow me to see God's gorgeous sunrise and feel the sun on my face.

ADD: 7.5 miles running

I miss. . .

I miss my gravel roads, my summer runs, my little town. Somehow the treadmill in the stuffy workout room just isn't as great. It's been difficult trying to get running in with teaching and everything else. I manage to run about 3 days a week. I'm hoping to up that number this week. Running is still my best prayer time, so when I don't run, I don't pray much. I feel spiritually dry when I'm physically dry sometimes. I'm not sure why I equate the two so much but I do. I can't wait for Noel to get here so we can go running at Bush Park with all of the pretty fall leaves! I am so excited for it :)

Add: 12.5 miles running

A Weak to Remember

More over will I glory in my infirmities for when I am weak you are strong!

When I can't God can! What a powerful thought...in 1 Corinthians Paul reminds them that he did not come with persuasive words but in the power of God. When I don't know what to do God knows. Paul goes on to say the the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God for God has choosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. Finally, Paul says that he will glory in (take pride in) is his weakness so that God may demonstrate his strength and power. As a husband, father, teacher, coach, or mentor I have often felt that I had something to offer others around me in the way of counsel or wisedom. The Word tells me that the best I have is filthy rags before God. May I empty myself of ME and be filled with HIM so that those around me will be attracted to God working in me. Whoa to the man who trust in HIMSELF rather than God, but instead pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks.

May I learn and remember to say with Paul that I too glory in my weaknesses so that the power of God may be manifest in my being.

Noel-Thanks for another great run/prayer time. We did spiritual battle. Keep fighting this week!

Sis-You have been on my heart and I have had you to the throne of grace often this week. Love you. What is easy is not always right and visa versa. Take heart for HE has overcome the world. Praying with you like crazy!!!!

Running 9

Walking 2

Biking 2

September 13-14

ADD: 6 miles running

September 12

Friday and Saturday I got to run with Dad which was alot of fun. We talked and prayed together :) Today I was back to running my La Grande loop! It is dark now when I run which I don't like as well, but it does present surprises, such as the deer in people's yards, the man who walks with the bright blue light, and the cat that made my heart leap this morning haha! I love running, it helps me talk to God and think :) Thank you God I can run!

ADD: 3 miles running

Where Have I Been & Where Am I Going???

Well here is my first post in two months. Exercise seems to be easier than posting to the blog.

Karissa- Wow I finally had a chance to read some of your posts and they are soooo deep. Keep it up girl. I love your analogies and introspective thought. God has gifted you in so many ways!

Noel - How wonderful to share this trip of live across the years and miles with you. I certainly see God at work in you...leading and training you up.

All I can say is that the discipline of running, praying, and scripture are seeming to blend together for me at this point in life like a seamless recitation of a gifted speaker. Moving effortlessly through the content of my existence, blending my actions, thoughts, and feelings together in the most homogeneous moment of the day - running in the dark. Sometimes I forget where I've been (can't even remember my mileage) and I don't always know where God is leading me to go. But, in the most congruent time of the day I am honestly seeking my father with my whole being and in that moment I find Him! It is here that God speaks truth to my heart, convicts, comforts, and confirms. May I always find time to run to Him.

Noel and I put 6 miles in together this week end and prayed while we ran. POWERFUL!

Oh...looks like the time is coming for new shoes :0) Duke says hi to everyone too.


Running 31
Biking 25
Walking 8