100 Lessons of School

We finally made it to the 100th lesson of school. That means only 70 more to go!! We decided to celebrate our accomplishment and go to Chucky Cheeses. We have only been there a few times so this was a big treat. We were the first ones there and the manager let our kids have all the tickets that came out of the machines after their test run on the games. My kids were in heaven!! We had a great time playing games and eating pizza. They were able to get a treat that they really wanted with their tickets. Homeschooling is such a blessing and a privilege. I love getting to stay home and teach them. It's so awesome to be a part of their learning experience. Now the kids are looking forward to an end of school party. And, they will totally deserve it after working so hard this year!

I did it!!!

On Saturday, January the 30th, I ran my first 5K race. For those of you unfamiliar with kilometers, a 5K is only 3.1 miles. It was at the UTPB campus here in Odessa. I have been walking/running with some ladies from church early in the mornings since October to try and train for it. I was so nervous and scared that I still couldn't do it. Tim dropped me off at registration and took the kids to eat breakfast. My heart was pounding out of my chest by now. After I had gotten registered and ready for the race to begin, God just gave me a peace. I was so ready! As the race got under way though, I begin to have doubts again because I was almost in last place and was feeling very anxious. I just prayed and ran the whole time. I ran the entire thing without stopping or walking. I finished in 39:15 and I was not the last one! I had beat both of my goals for the race! Tim and the kids met me at the finish line with roses. That was such a sweet surprise. I have the most supportive husband. He has encouraged me this whole time I was training and keep telling me how proud he was after I finished! You know, I am pretty proud of myself too! This whole ordeal has been completely out of my comfort zone. Now I am learning to love running and can't wait to run again and beat my time. I encourage anyone reading this to never doubt themselves. I overcame some big mountains getting to this point and I know now I CAN do anything!