Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!! A Somewhat Random Post

Our day started at 4:30 a.m. Chad was up and ready to run in the Atlanta marathon..He did the 1/2 again and I'm so proud of him...he finished under 2 hours!!!

This is what he looks like before his Crystal Light energy drink...



And this is after a few sips...



Oh I kid...he was just goofing off in his cute little leggings...I didn't post the shot of him clicking his heels...KIDDING...

Can you believe that number???? When we went to pick up his pack, he changed from the full marathon to the 1/2 and that meant a new number. I just can't believe that was the next number. Amazing.

He didn't let that number slow him down..he finished under 2 hours and feels great.

I've spent the morning listening to week 5 of Living Beyond Yourself, packing suitcases and gathering up all the stuff we need to take to TN.

As a family we are so thankful that we are going to have a couple of days to relax and love on our nieces and nephew. It's not often we are ALL together for more than a few hours.

I'm thankful for a date with Chad on Wednesday. Oh it was exciting too..first stop..Doctor's office. Then, we finished up some Christmas stuff and then we saw the new movie "Four Christmases". I have not laughed that hard at a movie in a LONG time. There were a few situations that were...um...crude, but there were some pretty hilarious parts. Change the name of this movie to "Three Christmases" and it's our life. That's all I'm going to say.

I felt bad for Chad...we laughed SO hard and he had just had four shots in his stomach. I knew he was having a hard time getting comfortable. It never failed that just about the time he would settle in the laughing would start....I think he laughed out the soreness!!!

Seriously, we are so blessed. We don't take for granted one second the way God provides for us. Especially right now. He is faithful and we continue to be amazed at the work of His hand.

I'm so thankful for my blogging siesta's. You are just precious to me...each one of you. Thank you for sharing this year with me! I can't wait to see some of you again and maybe meet some of you for the first time SOON!

Happy Thanksgiving!

8 comments:

BethAnne said...

Happy Thanksgiving friend......glad you get to spend it in God's country (TN;-)

jennyhope said...

still praying for you sweet girl!! I just love you bunches and I also thought about seeing that movie...since you recommend! I wish I was in TN with you! LOVE YOU!

Fran said...

I'm glad y'all liked the movie bc I wanted to see it....I love Reese Witherspoon.

And...way to go Chad on the marathon. Good for him!!

Love ya my friend. I'm so thankful for you. Truly am.
Love,
me

Christina said...

Geeze I can't even run around the block.

Lora said...

Wow, another marathan - I'm impressed. Exercise ranks up there with going to the dentist for me.

And you are going to a mighty great state. (Smile, smile) I am thankful for getting to meet you Stephanie.

With a heart of thanksgiving for you and your blog,
Lora

Heather said...

I am thankful for YOU! Congrats to Chad on his second race!!! now he's hooked, I can see!
I have missed you and am excited to get caught back up!
Thanks for being such a blessing to me!

Heather C said...

Happy Thanksgiving! Praising God for Chad's race! That's awesome!

Darlene R. said...

Oh man, I miss running!! I need to get back to it!

Nice leggings, btw! ha!