36 - you have been so good to me

Today is the last day I will ever be 36 years old. I am embracing this day with all that I have. I am grateful to God for 36 years of love, laughter, and tremendous growth in my Faith.

My devotional today was based on Col 3:10. I encourage others to read it, and really give some thought to what this verse may mean in your life.

The past few years, I know I have grown in my Faith. Faith it trusting and letting go. It is one of the most difficult things we will ever do, but it holds the most rewards.

It is what we were meant to do.

Thank you for reading.. I am sending you all my love.

Time with God

So excited that this week I have been faithful in spending time with God in prayer and devotion. I will admit before now it has been hit or miss with me. That is my fault. But I have been dedicated this week, and it is true.. your day is much better, you feel better, things look and seem brighter when you spend time in reflection and prayer.

I have been using Max Lucado's Grace for the Day. I love this book. What are your favorite ways to spend time with God?

Living up to my nickname

These are busy times! I am living up to my blogger name - happybzymama. I love being active.

This morning, while walking with Marcelo early, I saw a man sitting in his garage, just enjoying the sunset. We waved at him, and exchanged "good morning" greetings.

As we walked past, all I kept thinking was.. "when was the last time I had a day with absolutely no "to-do" list or work on my plate?" I sighed.

Now I am not dumb enough to think that this is not my own doing. Having 3 jobs, and 1 more this fall comes with it's tremendous blessings, but also some tough moments. Last night and today I had so much to do that I found myself not really living in the the moment at all, but rather thinking ahead to what needed to be done next. My mind was actually racing.. like a speedy heartbeat.

So, since this is a very busy time.. I wanted to spend some time meditating on slowing down. I would like to share with you all the thoughts that are helping me find peace in the midst of the hustle and bustle that is our life.

“The possibility is to recognize that all our stories, however complex and multilayered, however deeply implanted in our genetic structure, our only stories. The truth of who you are is not a story. The vastness and the closeness of that truth precedes all stories.”

Pass the 400

Finally made it to 400 miles! Today I am at 407.25! WHOO HOO! Hopefully can reach 500 by mid July!

35 miles to go!

Here I am again. Towards the end of the month, behind on my miles. I have 35 miles to go and just 10 days to squeeze them all in. Yikes. Gotta do this.

Ouch!

Last Sunday Marcelo and I did some Wii Fit.. I made a big boo boo, and did the Wii Free Jog for 10 minutes, barefoot. My calves have not been the same since! Ugh. Did manage to run twice with Wendie this week, and do a few miles with Walk Away the Pounds to stretch my legs.

Not my best idea!

Goal Setting!

Did the Maya Matters 5k with Vickie over the weekend. Was a nice race. Fantastic Cause!!! We beat our last time of 45 minutes with 43m38sec. Hoping to do another 5k this summer. I want to beat a 40 minutes time.

Total miles completed for the year as of today: 332.48 miles