Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be. Job 8:7

I am glad to say that things are heading in the right direction again. I guess I just didn't realize how much I had begun to shut everyone out when I felt things were falling apart. But, my GiG (girlfriend in God), called me out and helped me share what is going on in my life. I had forgotten how much I enjoy her insight and biblical wisdom. So for that, I say thank you Denise, you always seem to know just what to say.

Last night, Grace and Olivia kept bugging me to go walking, so I reluctantly got off my couch and went walking. I was nice to have a walking partner. Olivia kept trying to prove she could out do all of us and tired out very easy. Grace and I spent the first 5 minutes walking and talking together, then when the time came, she left me in the wind. It has been over a week since I last walked and I feel like I am back at square one. I was able to run when the time came, but I only did the 45 second runs with 2 minute walks instead of the 60 second run and 90 minutes recovery walk. I only completed 2 1/2 miles and Grace did the entire 3 miles.

When we finished, I asked the girls what the thought of my training routine, not so easy, right? Olivia said that she will not come back again, but of course, Grace said it wasn't bad and would like to continue. I think they have a new appreciation for what I am trying to do, however, I am still at the beginning. I think I would really enjoy having my girls run that 5K with me when the time comes. It would me a lot to me if we could do this as a family.

Job 8:7

Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.

Exercise is not something you do just to lose weight, it's action that you take to put your body under subjection and strengthen your spirit. Daily exercise will condition your mind to accept body motion as a part of life and make the Holy Spirit a stronger force within you to overcome adversity.

You may think that you're too weak and tired to exercise, but you are weak and tired sometimes because you don't exercise. Get up and workout to build a strong foundation of good health and spiritual strength. (quoted from Bonnie Mechelle, Victory Steps, June 29, 2011)

I think that working toward this goal, together, is a way for our family to connect again. I started this journey alone, but truthfully, as it changes me, it will change my family, and hopefully for the better. So while I started alone, I hope to finish strong with my family at my side.

I am excited about the possibilities of what lies ahead!!