Today was the walk-a-thon with the Teens. All the kids got sponsors and committed to walking to 10 miles. There were a total of 21 of us. 16 Teens & 5 Adults. We loaded up in the church van and took off to Purtis Creek. 5 miles, then lunch, & 5 more miles. It was a CHALLENGE!!!!! I can not tell you the last time that I set out to walk several miles & did it. I kept telling Danny.... "I will walk 10 miles today" & you know what.... I DID!!!!!!! I am so proud of all the kids for hanging in there, but I am also so proud of myself. I really didn't know if I had it in me. I was bound & determined tho that I would do it. At one point Danny tried to get me to ride in the van for a couple of mins, but I didn't want to. I wanted to push myself & see how far I could go..... I really still can not believe that I did it.... 10 MILES...... that really blows my mind! My feet ache.... I'm sure they will have blisters on them in the morning. My body aches, my head hurts, I am sun burnt. But you know what.... I did it & I could do it again tomorrow. Your body does what you tell it to do.... I did push myself, but it was all worth it!!!!!
I am really excited about this adventure that I am on. Never, in a million years, did I think that I would be getting myself into shape. I have always said I would go to the gym, but never have. I would eat healthy & lose weight.... but now I am working out & eating right.... I can not wait to see myself in 3 months, 6 months or even a year from now. He really is still working on me..... & I am so anxious to see the results!!!!! (btw, I will post pics on here so you can track the results also.)
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Before I sign off, I am asking for prayer for a very special family. Kyle & Keesa Pederson. Their daughter, Samantha, who is 5, was stepping off of the trampoline this afternoon & slipped. When she did, she fell on her arm & her face. They rushed her to the ER in GBC & then ended up transporting her to Athens for emergency surgery. It is just a broken arm & they did not have to put any pins it, however, she does have to stay the night in the hospital. Just lift them up to the Lord this evening & may they feel the POWER of JESUS working in their lives. Thank you!
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Tomorrow is Friends & Family day @ Church. I invite each & everyone of you, who would like to come. Liberty Baptist in Gun Barrel City, across from Vetoni's restaurant. Sunday School starts at 10:00 & service at 10:55. Lunch will be served directly after morning service & then there will be special singing to follow. We would love for you to join us. Good night & I'm out!
