Talking Too Fast

I've felt a need to write lately. Unfortunately, with classes, I can't afford to have hand cramps. Typing, then seemed the best option.

I'm sharing this on my Twitter, and Facebook, but I'm not exactly sure how many people this is going to reach. But if you're reading this, thank you. Please ignore the inevitable grammar and spelling errors I am sure I'll make. [Thanks again!]

Why am I blogging? Well I can't journal. This isn't me dismissing some untried option--I literally can't. I love journals though, I love the idea of having bookshelves of all these journals to come back to when I'm older and read about everything that was happening now. But if something isn't working, try something else, right? So I'm blogging.

I'm not sure which direction I want to go in for this. I want to write down everything that happens everyday, but I know that eventually you'll get posts like the following:

"Today I woke up. Went downstairs. Skipped breakfast & ate an early lunch. Watched Say Yes to the Dress. Finished the book I started yesterday. Had dinner with James. Am going to bed, can't think of anything else."

So I don't think that that is going to be the main thing.

I want to share the GOD things that happen in my life! I want to share my life with you so you can see, hear, read the incredible way my heart has changed as a result of His grace.

I'll start with what happened today.

I realized that I was trying to be like one of the characters in the Christian fiction book I was reading rather than following the example of Jesus Christ. I found that I wasn't measuring up to her at all--I wasn't as strong of a Christian, or my relationships weren't as meaningful, or I didn't shine like she did. I decided to go for a run so that my Mom didn't have to walk Gemma tonight. [A HUGE feat--I HATE running.] I ran a mile without stopping. Along the way, I prayed. I LOVED it.

I hate running by myself, I LOVE running and talking to GOD. I found my center in Him again. My priorities are set straight.

I plan on running every morning and night starting tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes.

prayers and praise:

• Grandma got out of her surgery about an hour ago, so now she'll be going into recovery. Praise that the surgery went well. Prayers for her strength during recovery, and comfort and perseverance to our family and her as she works up her strength again.
• Prayers for daddy while he is away, for his safety and comfort in this tough time.
  
• Praise that I get this quality time with my mom. It's been too long, and I've so enjoyed sharing what's going on with me with her, and growing together in God. I love you mommy!
  
• Susan's birthday today. Praise that she is in my life and continues everyday to inspire me to grow in God.
• Prayers for James and Isaac tomorrow in the heat of the day, that they will have strength to finish!