Race Day

In reflecting on my last few posts, I may be giving off the misconception that I am once again in a dark place, but in reality I (for the umpteenth time) hit a period of acceptance for where we are at in our journey. It has been eye opening to see just how many times you can cycle through the same emotions if a stagnant situation lasts long enough.  I pray with all of my heart I can stay here this time, but only time will tell.

I added a few more details to the guest room and think it looks really cute.  All of the nursery items have been tucked away but remain in the room, so should the need arise a quick swap can happen in a little less than an hour.  It is not from a place of defeat that I made the switch, rather it was because I felt the room was mocking me for jumping the gun too soon and it sucks being mocked in your own home (by cute inanimate zoo animals no less!).

I have focused my energies on a few new hobbies.  I have been running consistently again since the end of November.  This time I used a 10K trainer instead of a 5K trainer, so I am up to 5 miles.  I have set a goal of running 6 races in 2016 and this morning is race #1.  It is a 4 miler for a local Wounded Warrior fund.  The site gave no details about the course, but doesn't mention being a trail run so fingers crossed it is a road race!

My parents are here for the weekend so they and J.T. are coming to cheer me on.  Well actually it is only supposed to be 36 degrees out for the race, so they plan to see me off go grab breakfast and be back in time to see me finish:).  My goal is under 44 minutes.  Wish me luck!

Edited to add:  finished in 39:55!