Numbers....it's all in the perception

13. That number conjures up many images. Silly teenagers caught between kids and adults trying to act cool but just not able to let go of having childhood fun. Jerod's number in baseball and the many games I watched over our first year of dating. A baker's dozen...now there's a good image! : ) Or miles....wait, WHAT? Miles? Yes, my dears, mileage that was run last night by Jerod and me. You will officially think I have lost my mind now but it was actually fun! Well at least the first 10 miles. Let's rabbit chase for a moment...I knew it was going to be a good day yesterday when my son announced that he had chosen to invite Jesus into his heart. He is now not only my son, but my brother in Christ! Yeah!! I have yet to even find the words that describe my joy. Okay so back to the run. Yesterday was what the weather man called a "chamber of commerce" day. At about 5:00pm, it was 78 degrees and the wind was very low. It was cloudy and the sun came and went. We started and I was nervous! Remember the 10 mile letdown? Yeah...I was nervous! But I can say I did it! I ran 4 songs and walked less than 1 (if you have no idea what I'm talking about please see "Mathematical Running") and kept up with Jerod pretty well. He would look behind him and I'd either wave or give him the thumbs up to let him know I was okay and in between runs, we would talk, laugh, and encourage each other. Our fearless leader, Robin, drove by, honked, waved, and cheered us on. I found myself smiling for awhile after that. Why wasn't she with us you ask? Well, she was loading her moving van getting ready for the long move to Houston and I'm sure I'll have to cry out that blog next week but not today. Nope, today is a good day. One that reminds me that I can do anything, ANYTHING, ANY thing, through Christ who strengthens me. One that shows me that through this chaotic and emotional roller coaster of a week, He is still here. He is still with us and He is our biggest cheerleader. Yep, a good day, no...a great day....one that followed the BEST day. We arrived back home 2 1/2 hours later and that really shocked me! I thought it had taken me a lot longer than that but if I continue at this pace, I can finish the marathon well within the allotted time. And I can honestly say that I've run a half marathon. Pretty cool huh? : ) Okay, here's wishing you a great day too and God Bless!!