Sam Costa Half Marathon

Last Saturday I ran the Sam Costa Half Marathon in Carmel, IN. I'm trying to get ready for the Indy Mini Marathon in May, so I needed to run 13 miles once to see how I felt. I've only been running twice a week, so I'm not in as good of shape as I need to be. So, my legs started to get tired in the 9th mile and I went out a little fast, so I ended up finishing in 1:53:31 - not great, but not to bad for only running twice a week!

Megan's home!

I'm sure most of you that keep up with my sister Megan already know that she came home on Friday night. We're grateful that she's doing well. Please continue to pray for her recovery. She has a long road ahead of her and many, many, many medications to take everyday. She still needs lots of prayers!!!! We need to pray for strength and a quick healing and recovery of her incision and from the pain of the surgery. One day she'll be fully recovered and ready to run with me! Can't wait!!!!! Thanks to everyone for your prayers!!!

Megan's Heart

My sister just got a new heart tonight....wow! She's actually still in surgery and the heart is beating and doing great! This hour is critical and I won't get to see her until tomorrow, which is already here since it's 12:22 am. I'm nervous but anxious to see her. I'm so grateful that God has provided this heart for Megan and I pray that the family that lost someone will be comforted and know that they have helped made a huge difference in someone's life tonight. God, please continue to be with Megan as they finish her surgery - protect her - strengthen this heart and may there be no complications. May there be a quick recovery and a strong and new life ahead for Megan full of joy and happiness. God, may you bless Megan and Chris in every area of their life and fulfill their every desire.

Thank all of you for your continued prayers and support for our family during this time. We love you!

Super Fan Night

We had a Super Fan night in FUEL (our youth group) before the Super Bowl where everyone could dress up in their favorite sports team - which was mostly Colts. The whole room was decorated in Colts decroations, but I wanted to share one picture....Ronnie looks a little different than the rest of us!!!!!

Growing up

Both my boys recently had birthdays. Josiah turned 6 on Jan. 23rd and Joshua turned 4 on Dec. 30th. I don't get much time to update my blog lately - (sorry Meg!) So, here's some pics we took when we went to Bouncertown in Greenwood for the boys birthdays....

What will 2010 bring?

2009 has been a great year for us. We love where we live and we love our church and the ministry that we're involved in there. God has provided and blessed us in numerous ways and for that we're grateful. I started going back to school this year and I'm really enjoying it. I took two classes last semester and got A's in both, so I'm feeling good about this! Next semester I start my early childhood courses and finish up some general education.

I'm really looking forward to this new year. I hope I can find more time to run this year and right now I'm signed up to run the Indy mini if time and life allows me to train somewhat. I'm looking forward to seeing how Josiah progresses this last semester of Kindergarten and go to first grade and watching Joshua go to Pre-K in the fall! Life is flying by and the boys are growing so fast!

I know God has great things in store for our church this year. We'll be starting a building program, which will be stressful, but very exciting! I'm excited for the new things God is going to do in the youth and the souls that will be saved this year! I know God has amazing things in store for all of us in this new year!

Christmas 2009

We traveled a lot this Christmas.! Our first stop was at my sister's house in Alexandria, VA and my brother and his family and my parents were also there. We all had a great time together and the kids enjoyed all the snow!!!

Our next stop was to Petersburg, VA a few hours away from Megan's where Ronnie's parents live. We stayed there for 5 days and had lots of time to relax!!! And then we stopped at my parent's house in Indy on the way home to have Christmas with them.

We have been so blessed this year and I'm so thankful for all the things God has provided for our family this year. He has been good to us!