Today I had a little 1.75 miles on my schedule, but we were expecting a friend to come by around 5:30 (he and Tom went to see Leonard Cohen tonight).So, I waited to say hi to Jason, an then Sunny and I went on a little run around the block.
There is a street close by where they really decorate for Halloween and Christmas, and tonight we went all the way down to the end instead of looping around first. There was a smoke machine and a haunted house down there! How fun!
We saw lots of cute kiddos in costumes, and a lot of them were very excited to see Sunshine. It was a great run- cant wait to go down there when the Christmas lights are all up!
So I have been having some allergy... issues... for a long time- pretty much since I moved back to Austin. I am trying an elimination diet to see if I am eating something that I'm "sensitive" to- not necessarily an allergy. Anyways, right now I'm eating from a very limited menu. Since yesterday (except for a Reese's peanut butter cup that I ate, of course. But give me a break- its Halloween!)
Now I'm at home watching the Shining... And hoping that I don't get too scared!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Who gives, who receives?
Tom and I have been visiting a woman who lives at the same care facility where his dad has been staying. Her name is Margaret, and she is about 90 years old, and she is blind. She sits at the same table at mealtimes as Pops, and so we have gotten to know her a little bit.
I feel terrible admitting this, but I was irritated when we first started visiting her and taking communion to her. Toms mom had told her we would visit, and I felt like my time was being given away without my consent. Now, all I can say about that is that God works in mysterious ways.
So we went to visit Margaret, and Tom would give her communion and a healing prayer, and I would sit and wish we were already on our way, because it was getting late and we had to get to the grocery store (that is our Sunday routine). And in my defense, I was having some inner turmoil that I was dealing with.
Last week we went to see her again, and I haven't been in such turmoil lately- I have worked some things out.
When we came in her room, Margaret started telling us how much she missed us, which wasn't surprising- I know she lives it when my sweet husband prays with her and "talks the bible" with her. He really does take the time- I'm sure it makes her day. We also pray for her every night when we pray together, because he always remembers to mention her name.
However, Margaret told me that she had been hoping that I would come by and see her, because she had been praying for me. She said that I was always so quiet, and that she worried about me and had been praying for me- that I would be happy.
That's right- a 90 year old blind woman who has no living relatives, very few visitors, and lives in a care facility has been praying for ME. And the really crazy thing is... it's helped me. All this time, I thought we were going to visit these people because we helped them feel better, or more connected to the church, or just brightened their day. I really had no idea that they might be praying for me.
I was really touched by Margaret- God brings people into our lives, and sometimes we don't know why. I guess we just have to remember that there is always a plan... and it is much bigger than us.
I feel terrible admitting this, but I was irritated when we first started visiting her and taking communion to her. Toms mom had told her we would visit, and I felt like my time was being given away without my consent. Now, all I can say about that is that God works in mysterious ways.
So we went to visit Margaret, and Tom would give her communion and a healing prayer, and I would sit and wish we were already on our way, because it was getting late and we had to get to the grocery store (that is our Sunday routine). And in my defense, I was having some inner turmoil that I was dealing with.
Last week we went to see her again, and I haven't been in such turmoil lately- I have worked some things out.
When we came in her room, Margaret started telling us how much she missed us, which wasn't surprising- I know she lives it when my sweet husband prays with her and "talks the bible" with her. He really does take the time- I'm sure it makes her day. We also pray for her every night when we pray together, because he always remembers to mention her name.
However, Margaret told me that she had been hoping that I would come by and see her, because she had been praying for me. She said that I was always so quiet, and that she worried about me and had been praying for me- that I would be happy.
That's right- a 90 year old blind woman who has no living relatives, very few visitors, and lives in a care facility has been praying for ME. And the really crazy thing is... it's helped me. All this time, I thought we were going to visit these people because we helped them feel better, or more connected to the church, or just brightened their day. I really had no idea that they might be praying for me.
I was really touched by Margaret- God brings people into our lives, and sometimes we don't know why. I guess we just have to remember that there is always a plan... and it is much bigger than us.
Good morning!
Last night I lifted weights at the gym, did exercises from the better back booklet, and then ran .75 miles (mostly to try out my garmin!!!)
This morning I feel great- I slept like a rock, and I'm actually a little sore this morning! I almost forgot how good it feels!!!
Here is breakfast: whole wheat English muffin, an egg, cheese, and a quarter of an avocado. Yum!!
This morning I feel great- I slept like a rock, and I'm actually a little sore this morning! I almost forgot how good it feels!!!
Here is breakfast: whole wheat English muffin, an egg, cheese, and a quarter of an avocado. Yum!!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
almond butter... and half marathon training.
So, first, Ranger asked if I would share my training for the half in January. Honestly Ranger- I'm really just trying not to die out there. I signed up for this before my back surgery, and I'm just now starting to run again and it's s l o w. But all I did was print off Hal Higdon's half marathon novice program (just google that). His programs are great- they plan it all out for you, and there are different levels. I also printed out the 5k training program, since I can't run a 5k right now (I seriously want to cry after writing that) that I might do in the weeks leading up to when I actually start the half training. Actually, screw that, I am doing the 5k training program!!! I just decided right now!!!!!
Here is a link to the novice half training (and there are other levels if you are not a novice):
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program
and to the 5k (for anyone who is interested):
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50933/5K-Novice-Training-Program
On to other topics- I tried almond butter today for the first time. It's yummy.... but not as yummy as peanut butter, but I think this is a good thing. I'm probably not going to be scooping spoonfulls of this stuff and putting them directly in my mouth. Yay! I had one tbsp on an apple today.
Here is a link to the novice half training (and there are other levels if you are not a novice):
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program
and to the 5k (for anyone who is interested):
http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50933/5K-Novice-Training-Program
On to other topics- I tried almond butter today for the first time. It's yummy.... but not as yummy as peanut butter, but I think this is a good thing. I'm probably not going to be scooping spoonfulls of this stuff and putting them directly in my mouth. Yay! I had one tbsp on an apple today.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
skinny runner obsession
Cousin Cheryl has obtained a new status in the running community: she was featured on Skinnyrunner.com. Seriously. She and I are both obsessed with SkinnyRunner, and this is just about the biggest news of the year. The post is awesome- it's a great "crappy race photo" of Cheryl and a story that I had never heard that is inspiring and almost made me cry... but I'll let you read it for yourself: http://skinnyrunner.com/2012/10/16/the-crappy-race-photo/#comment-188123
Anyhoo... last night I went to dinner with Tom and laid it all out about how I need to change my life and get my health back... and of course he was all supportive and awesome. I love that man. He even said that he wants to try "Nora Dub's stirfry" that I ate almost every night for dinner before we were married. It has tofu in it. It's kind of a big deal.
Also today, I looked up and printed out a training program for a half marathon, since I am registered for one in February.
It's funny to me that sometimes we have to constantly remind ourselves that we are worth all the effort that it takes to be healthy. It is SO convenient to be unhealthy, and it is sometimes hard to live like we really deserve to. I'm hoping that it will become easier once I get back into the swing of things.
Anyhoo... last night I went to dinner with Tom and laid it all out about how I need to change my life and get my health back... and of course he was all supportive and awesome. I love that man. He even said that he wants to try "Nora Dub's stirfry" that I ate almost every night for dinner before we were married. It has tofu in it. It's kind of a big deal.
Also today, I looked up and printed out a training program for a half marathon, since I am registered for one in February.
It's funny to me that sometimes we have to constantly remind ourselves that we are worth all the effort that it takes to be healthy. It is SO convenient to be unhealthy, and it is sometimes hard to live like we really deserve to. I'm hoping that it will become easier once I get back into the swing of things.
Monday, October 15, 2012
healthy day today!
Today I had a great day- I ate really healthy, I exercised, I had a great day at work, I had a date night with my sweetie (that included Costco because we are old), and is about to culminate with us going to bed early.
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