Blessings

Since I am using this as kind of a family journal/photo album I really wanted to include this story.  There are blessings every day in our lives and I rarely take the time to write them down.  I had been training for a half marathon for the past few months and all had been going great.  The week before the race I came down with a virus that just had me tired and nauseous.  I decided on Friday that I was going to run that race even if I fell over dead of exhaustion at mile two.  I needed the Lord's help though.  Joe and Angelo gave me a blessing on Friday night.  That morning I when we ran the race in 5-12 degree temps, I felt amazing.  There were little pains here and there in my muscles but not once did I feel weak or nauseous.  I felt amazing and I know it is all because of my Heavenly Father.  I am so so grateful!  I hope I can remember this event and how he helped me to complete something that was important to me.  Running with great friends, having my husband, kids and best friend at the finish line made it the perfect day.  So so grateful!

Our Little Wrestler

So Jackson has decided to give wrestling a try this year.  He has practice twice a week and can attend weekend tournaments if he wants.  He went to his second tournament today.  Joe is taking the lead on this sport because I have such a hard time watching my sweet boy get toughened up.  He really likes it though!