It's been a long time.....

And how many times have I said this? I really have been "exploring" the internet and looking at different blogs....specifically running blogs. I have found that when you are passionate about something, the more you research, the more you learn and grow to appreciate what you are researching. Many of you might not know that I started up running full time in March. I had managed to get to 3 miles without stopping. I ran my first 5K and did a personal best and did not stop.....What an amazing experience! Shortly after I felt weak and weary, the 5K whipped my butt! Almost a month ago I sprained my ankle, imagine, me, klutzy me! So i had to take a long term break from running, which nearly killed me, emotionally! So now as I am nearing the end of my "break" I am able to start back to running full time on Monday. I ran a few minutes at a time, then walked today....making sure that I am going to make it come next week! After all I will start training for the women's half marathon in September, in Nashville. I am so excited! I am realizing that running is my therapy. I find myself getting lost many times, whether it be emotionally or physically or spiritually....lately it has been spiritually......So my talk today with God was to get myself back on track, because I am literally lost without Jesus.....It's easy to lose focus when everything is going great with your marriage, family, etc....the only downfall lately has been not being able to find a church....which therein leads to being lost......Well no more excuses for me, I need to be a light, continue to be a light, and instill that light in my marriage, wtih my children and in my community.....