Seeing the seeds we sow...

*picture from googles images

Last night my sister accepted Christ!  For so many years I have been praying for her salvation.  For our Lord to draw her close to him.  Through some hard life lessons she has learned and is continuing to learn she was seeking God more and more.  Asking more and more questions.  We've all been there.. before we were born again and after we cry out: "Why oh Lord.. Why God.. Why is this happening to me?  Why are you doing this to me".... and although we may feel that we are alone, that no one cares certainly not God or a God... he is always with us.  Not 'doing bad things to us'.. yet 'allow us to experience these lessons'.. to bring us to our knees and to know THERE IS A GOD who FOREVER LOVES YOU.  That LOVES YOU soo much that he sent his son - Jesus to SUFFER and DIE on the cross FOR YOU!  He knows YOUR NAME.

And so last night I walked my sister through Romans road.  She weeped and said the prayer.  Weeped at the understand that Jesus suffered on the cross for HER.  That she is not worthy (none of us are), but he did nonetheless.  EVERYDAY we are not worthy.. but EVERYDAY our Father.. our Lord loves us.

If you are seeking God.. if you want Jesus in your heart.  If you want to live for ETERNITY in Heaven.. pray to God ask him to guide you.. if you don't have one .. get a bible... hook up with A GOOD BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH... read and follow passages (in the link below)... and say the prayer -- ask Jesus to be in your heart.... AND SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS... TELL SOMEONE!

http://www.allaboutgod.com/roman-road.htm

AND SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!!

Hills!

Not the TV show... actual hills!  Tonight I did hill training with my running group.  I am 'training' for another 5k that is taking place this September.. in about 3 1/2 weeks.  My goal is to get my time under 30 mins.. 28 mins would be a nice number to reach ... but we will see.

I am still really enjoying running and this new running group that I've joined.  I am still with the same women that I started with back in May.  I enjoy just putting on my shoes and either going for a run from my home or meeting up with a few new ladies that I've met.

I've seen results that I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.  Truly amazing!  From my first time running back on Wed May 5th.. I couldn't even finish the set of running 1 min and walking 2.. to now being able to run a 5k.. I definitely doubted all the people that said to me "in no time you will be running 5k".. well I'm doing it!  Incredible!  And you can do!

Bye Bye Weight..

OK I am sooo excited!  For many reasons.. I have NEVER stuck to any sort of 'excerise' long enough to see results.  I LOVE RUNNING!  I'm running 4 times a week (Mon, Tues @ the track, Thurs & Sat) I've got a routine.. my family knows it... happy mommy = happy family.  I am eating better.  I am more aware of what I am putting in my mouth.  Cut back the sweets, coffee and portions.  BUT I've been able to LIVE too!  We've had sooo many house guests over the summer months.  Which means.. a bit more desserts, wine, crackers and dips and other goodies.  BUT I've been able to limit myself.  I've still enjoyed these foods... but in moderation.  I don't want to just splurge go over board and gain 5lbs - 10lbs back.  Because I EASILY could.  But instead I have a bit.. it satisfies my appetite.. and I can move on to the next day..

So total loss 16.5lbs in 14 weeks (3.5months approx).  The slower and STEADIER the weight comes off the better.

Yay!  Happy Dance!  ... AND YOU CAN DO IT TO!!!!

RACE DAY!

Ran my second 5k this morning... a personal best for me 31:16!  Ran all the way.. it was super hard.. but well worth the pain, being out of breath.. and BELIEVE me I ENJOYED a lovely bagel and cream cheese later!!!  (I think I actually had 1 1/2!!!)

That's it!  I'm happy with my results.. now to work toward the next 5k on Sept 11th (whoa.. the day we moved here 2 years ago.... SOO much has CHANGED in my life!!)

Blessings to YOUR Sunday!!

Ran Tonight..because I can

I'm getting ready for another 5k.  It is happening THIS Sunday.  I am excited.  I am nervous.  I am anxious.  My husband asked me if I was ready... hum that is an interesting question.  I don't know if I'm ready per say!  I've been able to run the entire 5k.. only just recently.. like recently I'm talking this past Monday and tonight.  I wish I had more time... but there will be other races for sure!  About one a month .. so those are good goals to have.

I've been thinking.. why do I run?  I run because I CAN.  I run for my mom.  She passed away about two and half years ago.  And even if she was still with us, I know she wouldn't be able to anyway with all her health issues.  I want to be a women that runs because I can.  I don't want to look back at my life and wonder if I could have done that.  Now I know I HAVE.  I CAN.  And I will CONTINUE to run.

Love you mom!  Hope you are watching me on Sunday and are proud.

Festivals!

Its that time of year!  Festival time!  Soon to be fair time!  Can't wait.  Its been soo hot here... so time spent by water.. whether it is a river, lake or canal is just fine with me!  The breeze, the view, the company... sounds like the perfect mix to me!  This weekend we visited one of our festival in a nearby town.  So wonderful!  Simple.. but wonderful... that's the way I like it.  No Carney rides, freaky people, overpriced EVERYTHING.. just free face painting, free balloon animals, free play in the park, free music.. and ice cream (not free.. but yummy nonetheless) and lots lots more.  Don't get me wrong.. I'm not completely cheap... it's just nice to go to a simple festival the way the use to be.. to have fun, have people come together.. not try to make money off people.  It was safe and family friendly, just the right mix for our young family.  Here are some photos from our day out...

And that's how we spent our Saturday afternoon!  Hope every one of you enjoyed your long weekend with your family as well!

I did it! I did it! Yahoo I did it!

I ran 5k STRAIGHT tonight!  Awesome!  My last (and first) race I had to walk for two times, one minute each.  But tonight I ran the whole 5k without stopping!  I am getting ready for my next 5k this Sunday!

Sooo exciting!  I am soo on a runners high!  I love it!  Now I have to work on my time!

That's it.... yaaaahoo