Wake up call & text to my wonderful wife while on this morning’s trail run…
Oh, and you just never know what may be around the next corner…
Training Journal – 8/26/12:
Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
Today’s session: 11 miles @ 9:30
Comments: I did 11.7 @ 9:52. Today, I opted for a trail run from our house, up to Alum Rock Park, along the North & South Rim Trails loop, and back home. I’ll chalk the +:22 to the two stops I made: filming the flock of wild turkeys and the wake up call to K.
Anchor of my soul, You sustain
When I’m in the storm You remain, good to me, good to me
When it’s a quarter past midnight, and the grey skies fade
to black. The waves splash and set me off track. So my vessel
might crash or collapse, when I’m attacked. And start
wrestling in my head with these bad memories from my past.
I’m aware of my guilt, overwhelmed and the smell of my
blood has the sharks that surround me cast under a spell.
They waited for me to fall but when I fell the water got
still. And the blood that was spilled protects me, it’s
the same blood that cleansed me. My only defense against
my nemesis, now I can rest knowing that nothing can come
against me unless the Father gives consent. Evil intentions
will not disturb God’s purposes or interfere so, who
shall I fear if my Anchor is secure? Learning to consider
it pure joy when I’m facing tribulations, praising God
instead of complaining or getting overtaken with bitterness.
Looking at the pages of the book of James and seeing
the ways that God works through the trials to make us more
mature in our faith. It reminds me how desperate I am in
this desert land, thirsty for your mercy and plan while you
give me the strength to stand. You’re my greatest pleasure,
yeah, no matter the weather I face, Lord you never forsake,
my fragile life is safe under your sovereign grace.
I got two treats today: a few of my favorite, pineapple-filled Danish cookies from Solvang and my wife, who came home a day early from a quick trip to Solvang with her parents!
Me happy! Annie too!
Training Journal – 8/18/12:
Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
Today’s session: Rest
Comments: Rest…with a bit of yard work sprinkled in…but mostly rest!
Pretty much every evening, my wife and I spend some time on our patio – or as we call it “patio time.” There’s a flock of seagulls (witty reference to 80s band intended) that hangs out at the shopping center near us, most of the time on the roof or circling around the area. Most evenings, they’re pretty vocal; and, if you close your eyes, it’s just like being at the ocean!
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