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May
25
Seven Quick Takes
1. Work Widow
My husband has been very busy at work lately. He goes in early, comes home late. And when he is home, he is usually pouring over budget spreadsheets from work. I feel like I have not seen him much. I will be so glad when the budgets are done, the planning process done and June meetings over. He is working so hard!
2. I have taken more days off from working out/running in the last three weeks than I have in over three years.
My husband has been very busy at work lately. He goes in early, comes home late. And when he is home, he is usually pouring over budget spreadsheets from work. I feel like I have not seen him much. I will be so glad when the budgets are done, the planning process done and June meetings over. He is working so hard!
2. I have taken more days off from working out/running in the last three weeks than I have in over three years.
May
24
Hanging up my running shoes
I had a bad feeling this was coming. I knew after running the second half marathon two weeks ago, that my body would not bounce back easily from it. My IT band hurt during the race and for a couple days after. I rested that whole week. Last week, I rested too. More so because our schedule was so crazy that I just could not seem to get a workout or run in. So, this was the week to start running.
I ran on Tuesday.
I ran on Tuesday.
May
23
Kitchen Redo(ne)!
If you have followed my blog for a while and have an incredible memory for random facts, you may remember that we had planned on totally renovating our kitchen almost a year ago. Well, after many quotes, many conversations and much stress, we settled on a minor renovation of our kitchen instead. We had planned on completing the whole project ourselves: painting the cabinets, putting in new counter top, floors and lighting, and painting the walls as well.
May
22
Hubby's graduation day!!
I am long overdue with this post. My husband graduated from The Catholic University of America with his Doctorate in Ministry on May 12th. The main graduation took place on the side steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It was a beautiful day!
In typical fashion for us, we got there just in time. I dropped my husband and his parents off in front of the Shrine and then headed, with the boys, to search for a parking spot.
In typical fashion for us, we got there just in time. I dropped my husband and his parents off in front of the Shrine and then headed, with the boys, to search for a parking spot.
May
21
The answer to unanswered prayers
I have had a specific prayer intention for quite a while now. I have been praying hard. I hope that this prayer may someday get answered.
But recently something happened fairly close to me that is a regular reminder that my prayer continues to go unanswered. And it hurts. There have been moments I have wondered if the prayer is even getting heard. If HE knows how much I want this prayer answered.
While in prayer the past month, the word ENOUGH kept on coming up.
But recently something happened fairly close to me that is a regular reminder that my prayer continues to go unanswered. And it hurts. There have been moments I have wondered if the prayer is even getting heard. If HE knows how much I want this prayer answered.
While in prayer the past month, the word ENOUGH kept on coming up.
May
11
Seven Quick Takes
1. Little Flower Projects
I think I am going to start a feature on my blog. On a regular basis, I would like to share about an adoption agency, a family adopting, or an organization that works with orphans. This week I would like to share Little Flower Projects. This is a group that has several homes in China. They serve special needs orphans (mostly) who need extra care and attention due to medical conditions. I found this group through a friend on Facebook.
I think I am going to start a feature on my blog. On a regular basis, I would like to share about an adoption agency, a family adopting, or an organization that works with orphans. This week I would like to share Little Flower Projects. This is a group that has several homes in China. They serve special needs orphans (mostly) who need extra care and attention due to medical conditions. I found this group through a friend on Facebook.
May
10
Frederick Half Marthon Race Recap
Sunday I ran my second of two, back to back half marathons. First (note to self) I will NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. I know I said that about marathons, but this time I really mean it. I was sore and hobbled around for two days after the race. It was tougher on my body that I thought it would be.
May
4
Seven Quick Takes
1. This Sunday is the Frederick Half Marathon, the second in the Titanium Girl Challenge. I am excited and nervous. My IT band was really sore after last weekend and when I ran this week it started to hurt a little. I rested the rest of the week and stretched and iced it. I am planning on wearing my Aspaeris Compression Shorts during the race to keep my IT band happy. Hopefully the race will go well!
2. Busy. Busy. Busy. My hubby officially graduates with his doctorate next weekend.
2. Busy. Busy. Busy. My hubby officially graduates with his doctorate next weekend.
May
2
Columbia Iron Girl Half Race Recap and a few revelations
This past Sunday I ran the Athleta Columbia Iron Girl Half Marathon. This is the the first of the back to back half marathons I decided to run. I am a sucker for challenges and the races had the "Titanium Girl" challenge. So, I registered for both.
The week before the race, I had limited expectations. Months ago, I had grand plans of a sub-two hour half. But that quickly changed. A week before the race, I decided I just wanted to run well. And that changed even the week of.
The week before the race, I had limited expectations. Months ago, I had grand plans of a sub-two hour half. But that quickly changed. A week before the race, I decided I just wanted to run well. And that changed even the week of.
