one week

seven days. well, eight, i suppose. if you're counting today. i can't believe it's nearly here. all the training. next sunday is the day that i run for the rogers'. 13.1 miles. a distance that three months ago i was very unsure i could do. now, a week away, i'm sure i can do it and that feels pretty exciting :). please pray for my back and knees to remain strong and for my overall health. there are a whole lot of germs making their way around and i'm doing my best to avoid them. wednesday i'll fly...but i already have butterflies, both the excited and nervous kind...and then i'll spend a couple of days getting used to the climate. looking forward to sun...maybe i'll get a tan ;)...and mostly just relaxing. all that time with Jesus will do me some serious good :).

i ran 8 miles today. maintained a decent pace and the sun came out for a little bit...which was awesome :). and so begins the taper...

12.02 miles. 2:43.20.
un.
be.
lievable.
i am overwhelmed at the goodness of God and His grace over my life.
i am sore. i am tired. but i am so full of love and gratitude for how far He has taken me.
twelve weeks ago, i could barely run 3 miles.
four weeks from today, i'll be at disneyworld...celebrating the completion of 13.1 miles...and...quite possibly...shortly after i return...i'll be celebrating the arrival of a sweet baby girl from the other side of the world.
i cannot contain my joy :)

please continue praying for me, for the rogers' and for their daughter. if you want to donate, please let me know! :)