2011

With the dawn of a new year upon us, I am reminded of all that has happened this year. My new year’s resolution last year was to run my first 10km race in one hour or less. You see I am a competitive person and two years prior, My Dad, ran it in one hour and 12 seconds. I knew I had to try and beat him, although I guess to be fair I would have to run it in that time at the age of 59 to compare!

I grew up running track and field and yet it had been many years since I laced up my running shoes. I trained diligently for 4 months before the race and I completed my first 10km last May in one hour and 6 seconds. It was also a special day for us as a family as my husband and boys were running in the 5km race.

This year, my goal is to run my first half marathon. I am a bit worried if my body can handle all the training required for that though. My plantar fascitis that I developed from last year’s training, is still giving me problems. I have some time yet to decide and I may have to put that goal on hold for this year if my feet continue to bother me as I train.

This year was also another year of Excellent Health for Ethan and his Kidney’s. We did have a few bumps along the way, but nothing that required him to have anymore medication. I am still in awe that we just passed the 2 and a half year mark of Ethan being off prednisone. It really is a miracle that he continues to be healthy and I give all the praise and Glory to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! For he has been faithful, even in our darkest nights.

It is with great expectation that we look ahead to 2012, to see what the future will hold, and what dreams and goals will be achieved this year.

Merry Christmas

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

In the days and weeks leading up to Christmas, this is the verse that has been impressed upon my heart. I am so thankful for the manger, for the birth of my Saviour. I pray that each and every one of you will feel God's peace and comfort this Christmas season.