A Wake Up

One day to go but who is counting? Me and Joe. It has been quite the journey. I realized something while running the bridge. We started together, we ended together, and somewhere in the middle some of us ran faster some slower. We would meet for a brief moment and then continue on our journey. I do see that we have to continue on our own personal journey. I know that when the day is thru we ended up together. I have alot more to continue. I have alot more to say. I have found out who Denise really is and I am not going to lose her. I think that I only bring more to the table now. I had to go thru all to get where I am now. What a wonderful gift to see that happen. I am truly blessed and I know it. I am happy not because of Joe but because of me. So continue on the journey with me, it only gets better. That comes from the older and wiser~dad. I love you all!

A View From The Top

Well this weekend definitely was needed. It was a gift from God. A distresser. Running for me lately has been a break from the 'needs to do' in life. I know it is something that I have to do and lately it has been a want.
Five miles was like three. It was up hill for two and a half but I had a great pace and the weather was superb. I thought alot of all the past life disappointments. I thought of those who done me wrong and where I had ended up. I thought of the journey that I have been on thus far. I thought of the journey I had ahead. I thought of the good, the bad and the ugly. I thought of how it all has changed me, molded me into who I am today. I thought of all that I have ahead of me. It was a definite thought process. I was glad I did it. Probably won;t do it again. Thankful I had the support of my husband and my parents behind me.
Life for me and my family will be quickly changing in the next couple days. Am I ready? Have I thought it thru? Does anyone really know if it is forever? Am I scared?
I do know that God is my core. I do know that I am strong because of him. I do know that I am here now because of all I went thru. I do know Joe's God is core also. That is the difference!

UP ready for the Grizwalds

Well we are off to an adventure with the entire family in tow. Off to see what the upper side of this state has to offer. In asking what the kids want to see or do in the Up, it was a toss up on the falls, or locks or eat fudge. Well that is easy enough. I haven't realize that the family has not been up there. I was going there at least yearly for the last 8 years or so. I think it should be fun. We have a fun filled day plan today starting at 8am. I am hoping that everyone is excited to go at that time.
The ford that I purchased last year thought it was big enough to hall everything and everybody but now looking for something in the suburban line. Kids are only getting bigger. T is 5 foot now and looking to pass his sister soon.
Sunday is planned with more sight seeing and fun fun fun. I am looking forward to this last hoopla before school starts. Joe is too. He loves the UP. I think he is ready to visit his cabin. I think he feel at home there. I am not so sure, no indoor plumbing or water, no electricity, hmmm. We will visit today but not stay.
We have rented a suit in St Ignace. That should be fun. My parents will be joining in the fun. Joe and I need to be at the bridge at 530am on Monday and the race starts at 630. I am excited and nervous all in one. A former runner told me to stop at the top and enjoy the view. That should be breath taking and the weather is suppose to be superior. I am going to take this weekend and just not think about all that I still have to do before the big day. I am ready and it all will go great. Well last minute stuff needs to get packed. Say a little prayer that I finish and Joe too.

Count Down

Well lots is going to happen in the next 8 days. First I have a run of a lifetime or at least this year. Big Mac is fast approaching. Need to get in three more good run and Sunday is a day off. Then Mighty Mac. Looking forward to the view from the top. Weather is suppose to be great but at 530 in the am it is still dark and cold. Still feel a little queasy in the stomach. I am sure that this event was placed in my life to slow me from thinking about the other big events that are coming up. I know I am driving the girls at work nuts and especially Bon my matron of honor. She is a fly by the seat of her pants type girl. Ha Ha.
I think I have come a long way. I am trying not to stress or worry. Not an easy one for me you know. Things always and I mean always work out and for the best. Though at times we don't always see that thru the clouds. There is a silver lining. Looking back and I do do it often, if you where to ask me where would you be...well not here. Well no I take that back, I did see myself here just differently. I know that there will be those who get that and those who don't. And that is ok. We all get it at different times.
Ah ha moments are sure great. But it is the times that we sit scratching our heads seems like what we do more of. Life is sure great.