Five points to anyone who can tell me what song that is from. Just a little trivia.
I started a new chapter in my weight-loss book. The outdoor exercising. I know I have done two 5K's and a relay, but those are one time events. This is a constant. And I am very proud of myself for doing it. I started running on the beach. The first time was a short one because I was alone and I just wanted to see if I could do it. I did the walk/shuffle/jog method. At this point it is working great for me. I always find way points and say ok I'm starting here and I have to make it to that sign or that can or that person. Then I don't give up. Even when I feel like I made the way point a little to far I push myself to get there. Sometimes I go farther. I say ok time to make it to the next pole. I feel so good when I do this because I am setting that goal and reaching it. I know it is very small, but its a goal and every step counts.
I bought myself some water running shoes for the beach and I honestly love them, but the liners keep coming out and I can't get them to stick. So if I cant fix it this time I am going to go buy another pair. This time I think I might go somewhere else and get them. I dont want the same thing to happen again.
Our route is 3 miles. Half of it is sand the other half is parking lot. Becky mapped it out for us so we could get close to our 5K distance. Becky has pushed me and I feel so much better hen she is there with me. She keeps me honest.
Last week we ended up jumping in the lake when we were done. The water was so nice. I could see the ripples of sand at the bottom as I walked in. I know people complain and say the beach is so gross. But I'll tell ya what, there something special about the beach that you dont get at a pool. The water was clear, the waves were soft, the air was hot and smelled of summer. I didnt want to leave. But life was calling. I know I will be back there tomorrow. Running along the soft sandy shore, pushing myself to go a little farther, dig a little deeper. And I know my best friend will be there to push me along.
So I havent done it in a while but it is time for a prayer. So here goes.
Dear God, Thank You for today. Thank You for the love of my family and friends. Thank You for bringing people into my life who change it for the better every day. I am so blessed to have so much. Thank You for my husband whose love and understanding strengthen me when I am weak and support me in all I do. God please be with those who are suffering. Please be with my Grandma Kelly and my Uncle Marlin as they deal with their health issues and please be with their caregivers. No one understands what its like to be a caregiver until they are in that place. Please help someone very special to me as she struggles with issues in her personal life and help her to know that I am there for her and that You will guide her where she needs to be in life. In your name we pray. Amen
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