Personal Update - Half Marathon

For those of you that remember my New Year's Resolution...I am planning on running a half marathon this year. So far...well I have not died yet is about the only good thing I can say! Just kidding. It has not been too bad.

I have already trained and ran a 5k...I have sort of done a 10k training program but I will have to officially start my half marathon training on July 9th so I will not complete the 10k program in time.

I did run 6 miles not too long ago. I was so proud that I did not walk and that I actually did not pass out! I did it on a treadmill...but hey!...6 miles is 6 miles more than I ever thought I could run in the first place whether by land, sea, or treadmill!

I did have some hip issues after that 6 mile run...in that my hip protested any and all forms of running for several weeks! In fact my hip was not alone...my knees and feet were not too keen on the idea of more running either.

BUT...I WILL RUN A HALF MARATHON!

So...wish me luck and I will keep you posted.

The goal is to run the half marathon on October 7th up in Lawton, OK. I have a few friends who have joined me on this life adventure and I couldn't be more thrilled to have them along for the ride...I mean run!

2012 Crop - Already a Good Sign

It is already a good sign of things to come! If you look closely at your pecan trees you will see what will be your crop for 2012. According to Jake and Dad the orchards out in Charlie and the area as a whole should have a great crop of pecans this year.

What a blessing after the dismal crop that was harvested in 2011 due to the drought (among other things)! Of course we do still need rain!!! Pecan trees require a lot of water and if they don't get water then they can start "dropping" the crop. When I tree is lacking water it will do whatever it takes to survive and one of the first things to go will be the pecans.

So keep up those prayers!!! I know Dotty is still asking for rains for "Papa's trees and Momma's flowers". She does slack off a little when she has a "water day" at school coming up the next day. She doesn't pray that it will NOT rain...she just doesn't bring up the topic in her prayers.

Four year olds are so sticking cute!! When it does rain after she has prayed for it the night before she gets SO EXCITED!!! That is when she starts praying for pets...dogs, cats, giraffes...you name it! Good thing God does not answer all our prayers!