June 6 A new Day!!

"Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will RUN and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint." Isaiah 40:31

I woke up this morning anticipating a great run because I knew the weather would be cool. We don't have many of these left this summer so I wanted to try and run as far as possible. I figured with my shoes I purchased yesterday I would be in great shape. But I was wrong, or I should say God wanted to teach me a lesson. Bottom line, the run didn't go so well.

Maybe it was the heavy heart I carried into the run this morning. For the last four years, I had been the organizer of Woodlands Fit. About this time last year I was informed that I would be replaced this season by Luke's Locker. No reason was given, and to this day I still haven't heard why this change was made. I thought I had forgiven USA Fit for this decision and actually looked forward to only having to worry about running and training for the Houston Marathon. But I guess I haven't done that and now with the program start date rapidly approaching I am beginning to wonder how it will affect me. I have to admit I am going to miss my involvement in the program. I could have stayed on as a coach but I decided to not accept that position. So I guess I need to pray to God that he helps me forgive those who were involved in the decision to not have me back.

So now on to other things, I running the marathon this year and I'm doing it for my sister Kellye who has MS. I have seen this terrible disease at work because my father in-law Dave suffered for many years. One thing I want to do is learn about MS. I want to know how it affects the body. What causes it, how can it be treated, how close are we coming to a cure?

We as runners always whine and moan about the little pains we suffer through while training. Today my ankle was bothering me, but compared to what my sister goes through every day that is trivial. Kellye is a hero to me simply because she has overcome so much in her life. God is such a huge part of her life and he saved her. I wish I was a strong as she was, maybe this experience will make me help me get there. It won't be easy. I'm three years older and have issues all over the place. But with God's help I WILL DO THIS!!