THANK- YOU !!

Monday is Memorial Day....I am in the majority of looking foward to a day of relaxing & grilling. The MAJORITY ( myself included ) seldom mentions or thinks about the reason that we observe the Holiday.

I have not spent one day in military service....I am not so sure that maybe all men should have to serve , but that opens "cans" that I don't want to open !

Just think perhaps of all of the freedoms that we enjoy in this country. We even have the freedom to express our views even if we don't like a particular freedom !

Having freedoms & a sense of security in this country is due largely to the sacrifice of our veterans & their families both past & present.

So regardless of where you stand on the present situation.....thank a soldier. Remember the sacrifices they are making for us. Maybe for an added benefit you know a WW II vet ..they are about all departed from us , but if you get the opportunity , you can enjoy a history lesson like no other !!

So SOLDIERS........THANK -YOU !!! & may He protect you & guide your ways.................

Boston Re-Visited & Mom's

I warned you last time.....Boston Part 1 ( Maybe)...well I ain't through yet ! !

I promise these are the last few "Observations" from Boston !

I like "OSHA safety meetings" better in Boston than any safety training that I have EVER attended. ( See pic or look @ Article in Boston issue of Runner's World about Bill Rogers)

I missed my mark there , but you know what ? It was an experience of a lifetime !! Bucket list Stuff !!

I saw tons of inspiration out there...single amputees , double amputees , wheel chair athletes & even blind runners.....you know what ? Ain't many excuses to alot of folks !

Finally...I am thankful that I was able to participate....BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE !

Now for a change of subject matter ( thank goodness , some of you are saying ! )

I mentioned last time that support was huge for me......let me tell you about my #1 supporter.

The lovely lady w/ me in the pic is my wife of 24 years. She is my best friend & life partner. She has been w/ me though thick & then , good times & bad.

She has weathered the loss of her father when she was 13 & her mother passed away 5 years ago. She has been by my side through testicular cancer , job losses & changes & sometimes poor judgement.

She is a MOTHER of the highest calling to our two young adults ( now ! ) & is a compassionate , persistent , resilient woman.

She is a lover of the LORD JESUS , people , her children , her dogs & sometimes even me ! She is a worker , a great runner & a "zero to redneck in about 5 seconds" girl if deemed necessary ! She is just as beautiful on the inside as on the outside.

I am blessed beyond measure to be married to her & I am thankful that we "keep on trying" even after the tough days & arguments ! As I have been known to say..." I defintely out -punted my coverage !"

So thank -you Denise for loving me....through all the crap & more.....you ARE my favorite "Runnin' Mom" !!!!

I LOVE YOU !!!!! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !!

Proverbs 31:10-12; Who can find a virtuous & capable wife ? She is worth more than precious rubies. Her husband can trust her & she will greatly enrich his life. She will not hinder him but help him all of her life.