Moment of Grace

From Max Lucado's "Traveling Light"



"Oh, how God wants you to hear his music. It will race your heart and...stir your tears. You want to journey to the stars? He can take you there. You want to lie down in peace? His music can soothe your soul.

But first, he's got to get rid of all the other stuff. And so he begins tossing the CDs. A friend turns away. The job goes bad. Your spouse doesn't understand. The church is dull. One by one he removes the options until all you have left is God.

He would do that? Absolutely. If he must silence every voice, he will. He wants you to hear his music."

First 5K

Well, today I ran my very first 5K. That is, 3.2 miles for those of you that don't know. (I didn't know that until Mr. Matthew Kirk told me this morning. ) Molly, my running partner, and I figured this would be a great way to get the feel of a race before the Half Marathon in April. I don't think either of us were too surprised with anything. Except we can't let the crowd make us go to fast.

Speaking of the crowd...too bad we didn't have our cameras. I've never seen so many green knee high socks and crazy tights. Did I mention it was the Hal and Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade 5K?

I finished just over 31 minutes. I usually do it in 33 minutes. So, I am pleased that I beat my own time.

I must say I really enjoyed myself!!

Irish Princess

I may not be Irish, and I'm no princess. But I do get to celebrate my birthday on St. Patrick's Day every single year!!

This year was the BIG 3-0! I kinda snicker everytime I say that ;) Anywho....I have some really great friends,and they think I'm great too. ( Maybe an exaggeration, but I like the way it sounds). They, with the help of Jay, surprised me with dinner at Tico's. What a great surprise. I had no idea these guys were in on it.

Since the "photographer's" camera died at dinner, the only pic I have to share is my crown!! Well, actually, there are some pics, but I don't think a picture of the "unders" I got would be appropriate. Well, I feel the Lord "nudging" me. I think I've said enough!!

A great big THANK YOU to Kim, Fraiser, Nancy, and T!!! Love you guys!!!

Can't believe I've never been a beach person.....But, I am now!!

I took these pictures Sunday evening right after we got into Destin. It was a beautiful evening!

Seriously, I have never been a beach person. I was sad to leave it all behind today. Can't wait to go back this summer!!