Loving This Sunday

Today has been a most awesome day! John and I went to church -- and I got my java chip frappuccino that I have started treating myself too after long runs (thanks Jess!). Had a great message about family. I love to learn about family and parenting. I take it all in and store it in my Mommy heart...because one day -- I will need it!

I must say now that Sunday afternoons at home are my absolute FAVORITE! I always feel better about doing nothing when it's raining or dreary outside -- which made today P.E.R.F.E.C.T.

Something about Sunday afternoons fill my heart with love. I love cuddling on the couch with John. I love sleeping under covers whether it's cold outside or not. I love nibbling through the day so when dinner time comes around we're neither one hungry. I love talking to family or friends. I love facebook stalking. (ha ha -- guilty pleasure). I love keeping my kitties up during the day so they don't interrupt my sleep at night. I love when they meow in my ear and get in my way while I try to type.

In other news, I ran 9 miles yesterday. It totally kicked my butt. I blame the fact that I didn't eat so well last week and didn't run either. Don't get me wrong. I always feel good when I'm done. BUt, MAN! 9 miles...that's a long way. I am getting more excited that we're getting so much closer to the 13 that we will run in about 6 weeks. I also am pretty freaking excited that next week is only 5 miles.....can I say a breeze? Ok. not really. it'll still be hard. but, at least it'll not be 2 hours of running. :)

I feel like I'm healthier but my waist line doesn't seem to show it. I haven't done the shred in over a week. I'm working on being a little less obsessive with things. I tend to overextend myself being perfect when I shouldn't.

I don't know if I've said this before. But, I'm Amazed at what the Lord does. There are exciting things going on in John's and my life. No baby yet for those who are concerned....but other things. We are both focusing on the blessings He's laid out for us right now. There have been a couple drawbacks, but all in all, the Lord is good! Blessings are all around us/me.

I'm working through the book "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartian. For those of you who haven't read it, I suggest it. My mother gave it to me after I got married. It's amazing how I read some of it, then put it down for a while, and as soon as I pick it up again, the chapter relates to what is going on in my life. It is ALWAYS the perfect thing for me to read in order to pray for John. I still want to be a perfect wife, and the book at least teaches me how to be a praying wife. One who can pray for her husband and be perfect in that way -- to always be faithful to pray for him. To always be the one who uplifts him and encourages him.

I love John! :) :)