Well looky there... I wanted to blog regularly and then life happens. Since my last post our family rang in the new year and headed into 2015
February was quickly approaching with a countdown in my head to a race that I have been looking forward to for a long time. The Dallas Hot Chocolate 15k would be a great distance with a great friend, amazing swag including the hoodie, chocolate, and a medal! I was very hesitant up to the day of the race being under trained and with knee pain. All-Star Judith, my race partner, shared with me that I motivated her to start running... little did she know that race day she motivated me! We had a goldilocks race with great weather; running the whole time except through the water/whiskey stations and maybe a couple hills. Would this race be what I need to motivate me to get back out there? I thought so, but my runkeeper app says something else. February stats: 1 run, 9.52 miles
On a different note I was blessed to attend an amazing gathering of women through our church. The IF Gathering from Jennie Allen was also the weekend of the Hot Chocolate race. I loved listening to how God has worked and transformed the women at the conference as well as the personal gathering that I attended. Wow! I was convicted of so many things but I know that I'm broken with sin and with Jesus I'm forgiven. The prayers and worship are still so fresh in my heart. Now, IF continued to IF Equip- a women's Bible study online with daily scripture and web chats.
We are studying Hebrews, specifically 4:1-13. We are instructed to rest. Coincidentally my blog is named "Running Kooky," not from my hobby of running but from my life. I am running through the days and not maturing my faith (Hebrews 5:14). Wow! The study has by wheels turning. My heart is filled with joy that I receive from moments in my life. Though, I want to grow more in His word. Is my faith hidden within my "stuff?" I'm going to keep running and trying to be healthy but I'll probably will not run 672 miles this year (sorry Amanda). I probably will not schedule myself so many call days next month. I love being busy and checking off my To Do list items. Have you ever started a Not To Do list allowing you more time with your loved ones, with our Lord, in his word?
