Marathon Day — started off beautiful, but HOT. But everyone made it! Christa and Hannah came across first, followed closely by Bethany, then Jesse (who ended up ripping 3/4 way through his miniscus), then Mike, then Gabe. See the whole story at their running blog: Girgenti Runners. Sadly, I never saw Jesse, Mike or Gabe! So no pics of them! But they’re still marathoners and heros as far as I’m concerned! See tons of pictures here: Chicago Marathon Slideshow
Walked all over Chicago. Went to dinner at Luxe’s and met up with Shalene, Diane, Greg, Angie and her friend Carly. Then some people went to a movie, and a few of us went back to the Expo. Mike and I went to Garrat’s Popcorn and waited in a very long line for some amazing popcorn. Then everyone went home early to get some rest and to get ready for the big day tomorrow!
First got to Chicago and walked TEN miles while waiting for everyone to come! Later in the day everyone starting arriving, and we all got together and ate at the Cheesecake Factory and shopped around. Then we went to the expo. It was Gary and I, Jesse and Amber, Gabe and Hannah, Mike and Bethany, Christa, and Grant. Although Shalene was there with her parents and Angie and a friend, we didn’t see them Friday night.
Tony called Bethany and Mike to come and look at an amazing house at an amazing deal in St. Clair Shores. Tony came there and we toured the house. It WAS great. Although Bethany & Mike didn’t end up getting it, I know it sparked their interest big time. It was fun to tour it, and later Bethany and Mike DID find a house! (See Mike & Bethany’s blog!)
Jessie and Kaylee came and took me to one of my FAV restaurants: Da Francesco’s. We had a fabulous dinner. Kaylee made me TWO cards! PLUS a bird house and ladybug! It was a special time with Jessie & Kaylee!
Thanks to Kim for another great study… “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;someone else, and not your own lips.” Proverbs 27: 2 “We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” 2 Corinthians 10: 12 We like to toot our own horn! We want others to know what a great job we’ve done! We like when others…
During the 1980’s, Gary and I lived in the great state of Oklahoma for two and a half years. He was stationed at Tinker Air Force Base while I completed my Bachelor’s of Music Education at the University of Oklahoma. We truly loved it in Oklahoma because Oklahomans are some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met.I have to admit that because I am from Utah where weather changes occur in an expected manner, the fickleness of Oklahoma weather unnerved…
Thanks, Kim, for the great study! “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40: 29a (We’ll look at the first half of this verse today)What are you weary from? watching the fall of the stock market? ….. being unable to find a job and security? ….. watching the deterioration of a relationship? ….. the ever constant needs of your toddlers? ….. trying to direct your teenager? ….. being over extended at work? (sometimes…
It was amazing to me to have all my kids at my Church for my birthday! I was SO HAPPY to look down the row and see everyone, that I almost BURST… After that we all went out to dinner at Maggiano’s and then watched the Truth Project at our house. A perfect day with some amazing people I am privileged to have as my children and their “significant others”!
I get to share my birthday month with my darling adopted niece Kaylee. She is so adorable! She is smart and loving and kind. I love spending time with her! Look at this FACE — how could you ever refuse her anything?! At my house, she is allowed to do ANYTHING and I tell her she is the PRINCESS! Here we are at Kaylee’s birthday party. The only sad thing was I had to leave QUICKLY because I had a…
