the KIRKLANDS: oh geez!!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

oh geez!!

I got this email tonight.

It was a concrete reminder of our "bucket list" half-marathon that will be taking place in a few weeks, three in fact!! As the runs get longer and the time gets shorter, I often find myself asking...

   What was I thinking?

I have never previously been a runner, not really in any shape for that matter.

   What was I thinking?

Why not a 5K, or something shorter. 13.1 miles???

   What was I thinking?

We have trained for 15 weeks now. Pretty faithfully, in fact. I am in much better shape. I feel great...most of the time. We are running with friends. But...

   What was I thinking?

Oh geez!!

Then I remember, we have paid our money and worked really hard...there is no turning back now.

WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

1 comment:

Kathie Bryant said...: So proud of you and Rob. I know it has been hard as busy as you are. I appreciate your commitment. You look great, but too skinny! I love you! You're both great role models for your kids.; April 10, 2011 10:14 PM

just me

I am a mom of 3 beautiful kids. We have a very busy life keeping track of their three schedules, teaching jr. high language arts, and being a wife to my amazing husband. I often, without intention, neglect the many amazing friendships in my life. I aspire to grow my relationships as a teacher, wife, mother, friend, and mostly, daughter of the King. I am so thankful for the gifts of grace and mercy because I need them frequently.

I am so blessed to be married to the sweetest, hardest working, most responsible, loving, deeply caring, and HANDSOME man. Robby and I have been married for almost 17 years. He is the father to our three precious children. Like myself, they totally adore their dad. I love him so much for his loving, patient, and giving heart.

Calleigh is the oldest of our three children. She is officially a teenager!!. She is very beautiful, inside and out, and an independent young lady. She enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends. She is an amazing big sister. She is a great reader and has been so responsible in her schoolwork this year.

Carson is 11 years old and in fifth grade this year. He has a very sweet and sensitive heart like his daddy. He is so much like his dad...looks and personality. He often melts my heart with the sweet things he says. He loves to play sports, build forts, ride go-carts, and all those other "boy" things. He also fills the role of "bubba" very well. He just thinks his little sister hung the moon. And she returns the feeling.

Cydney ...our baby...is 4 now. What a blessing!!! She loves to do just about anything, but her favorites are being held while drinking a glass of milk and being right in the middle of whatever her brother and sister are doing. She is such a blessing...keeping us smiling every day. Each new day brings on a an entire new set of discoveries, words and emotions. We are trying to soak in each of these moments because they pass too quickly.