God give me strength!

So far training for the 1/2 marathon is going pretty well. My jog is still a little slow for now but I know the training will be beneficial in the end. Each time I run, I think "God give me strength! God give me strength!" Because I am realizing how CRAZY I am for this endeavor! lol :) So far I've run 1 1/2 miles. 12 1/2 more to go.... eek! 

"God give me strength!" 

118 Days to go

Its official!!!! I have signed up for a Half Marathon!!!! The race is October 15, 2011 here in Kansas City. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Half Marathons [like I was] it is 13.2 miles. I know, I know, I might be crazy for doing this. I was given a little nudge from some friends. [Which I AM thankful for] Running a larger race has been a goal of mine for a few years now. Its a "Bucket List" item for sure. I'm a little nervous....But I've already paid for the race so... I HAVE  to run it now. No turning back!.... right?

You can check out the race HERE.

Day 1: Tiffany and I ran almost 2 miles... I think it went well... I was extremely tired... but felt good after the fact.

This time next month I will be able to run 4-5 miles. Holy Cow!!!! Pray for me!!! and the other girls running it too!!!

New [old] dresser!

So I love finding a sale. But then again... who doesn't? Anyways, Michael and I really needed a dresser because our clothes are LITERALLY stacked around our room on the floor. Its crazy. So we went out on a mission to find a new dresser.

Here is the BEAUTY! $5 Bucks!!!!!

It has Pretty features... minus the jeweled out handles. :)

So  I sanded it WE [Michael and I] sanded the dresser down and painted it a fresh coat of paint with NEW handles! Ready for it????

So I learned a lot about "projects"... they take a lot of work and time. I wasn't ready for the commitment... but I'm so HAPPY my wonderful husband helped out. 

Cant wait to get the whole room together!!!

ONE Week In

Tomorrow is our "official" first full week of the Kansas City life. I cant say it enough... so far... I LOVE IT! Kansas City is such a great place to live. And I would have never thought I would like living in the city... I LOVE IT!!!! Its been amazing here so far. I love our house and the neighborhood... its great! 

A little run-down on the week.

Day 1: We drove to Kansas City in 5 [full] cars. 
Day 2: My cat goes missing.... a few hours later, Tiffany's dog goes missing. What?!? How does that happen... 2 animals in one day? What is going on??? 
Day 3: Tommi shows up downstairs in the CEILING. He is dirtier than EVER! Gross!!!! But he is getting used to everything. Then Michaels parents hit a deer on the way back to St. Louis. The car was totaled but everyone was safe! 
Day 4: I got a job with the Missouri Baptist Children's Home as the Office Manager. It was such a BLESSING. God provided a job for me. I trusted he would After I got this job, I called Holiday Inn to cancel my interview. They offered me a part time job! 2 jobs in one day! Thank you God. I never stopped trusting. I knew he would provide.
Day 5: A hippie gets Tiffany's number from the signs she put up to find Eddie [the dog] and calls her. HE FOUND EDDIE!!!! Eddie came home!!!!
Day 6: I finished my first week of work.  And Im so excited because Im learning so much about Foster Care and Adoption. Michael and I both want to adopt some day so this is perfect!


I am also learning the roads and highways... which is a little rough at times... but my tom tom [gps] has saved the day!!!!!

Well, we miss everyone, but we ABSOLUTELY LOVE it here! 

life or Life? [Michael's Sermon]

Hey guys!!! This is Michael's sermon on Youth Sunday!!! Take a gander!!!!

life or Life?

Thank YOU

Our "Moving Party" last night was a blast! Thank you Jill and Ryan [Michael's Parents] for hosting it. Also, Thanks everyone who came over and spent time with us. Michael and I are so thankful for the wonderful friends and family we have in our lives. You all mean so much to us. More than you know.

This time here in St. Louis is flying by! I feel like it was yesterday when Michael and I decided we were moving. Since its getting so close....

[5 days] to be exact

...Im begining to get little butterflies in my tummy. Im nervouse yet excited... Scared yet ready... Uncertain yet sure. Its really happening. A new chapter in our lives. Please be in prayer for Michael and I as we move on Saturday. Also please be in prayer for our jobs. We need them... [just a little]. We KNOW God will provide jobs for us... In fact we expect it because we trust God will provide for what we need ... but for now we must wait and see. But prayer is always a good thing!

Ashlin

I want to take this time to remember a loved one.

Ashlin Munday

Ashlin is my cousin.... a year in between Michelle and I. She was tragically taken from our family 2 years ago. I will never forget that day... EVER! I had to explain to my two sisters what happened (one being pregnant at the time). It was the worst news I've ever shared with someone.

Ashlin was beautiful from the inside - out. Sometimes ... most times... she was doing something unexpected. She was her own person. I loved that about her. In fact, some teachers in high school were scared to have me in their class after they had Ashlin in it. :) She was GREAT!

There are times when I have deep sorrow for her loss. And then there are times when I feel like Im not allowed to be sad. Almost as if I dont deserve to grieve her loss. But the truth is.. I DO miss her.

I miss the way she put foundation on as lipstick. (I thought it was cool then.. not so sure now) I miss the times her and Michelle would give me advice or stay up all night giggling. I miss her funny sense of humor and honesty. I miss her hair changing every time I saw her. I miss her ability to mother her 2 BEAUTIFUL children.

Ashlin... I miss you! Im sorry I wasnt able to spend more time with you.

You were and are soo genuinely loved by so many!

5/17/09