Finally Registered

I took a break from blogging for Spring Break, but I am back now. We had a blast camping with Doug's parents and brother in Arkansas for three days. I actually missed a run but I don't feel that bad. It was good to rest. I didn't miss the long run last week which was 12 miles. I ran the first 9.65 at a 9 minute mile pace but then had to run the rest at 10 minute pace. Not too shabby.

This week might kill me though:

Tuesday: 4 miles

Wednesday: 9 miles

Thursday: 5 miles

Saturday: 18 miles

This long run is my second longest I will run before the marathon. Doug has a crazy schedule this weekend because he is playing at a Disciple Now, so the only time I will have to run is Saturday morning at 4 AM. I am excited to see how it goes. I am going to try some new things like pinning my Gu to my shorts and see how that works out.

Well, I officially registered for the marathon today. The website says there is only 32 days left!

On another note, Doug decided that he is not going to teach next year. I don't know what I think about this yet, I am still processing everything. Doug recently listened to a Chip Ingram podcast and Chip made the point that too many Christians today "hope" God shows up and does something huge instead of "expecting" God to show up. I am glad Doug shared this with me and I have been thinking about this a lot in light of our current situation.

What I do know is that Doug has the passion, the calling, the dream, the God-given talent, and the desire to serve God with his music vocationally. I don't think this is something that we should ignore or take lightly. It is easy for me to want Doug to settle and choose a career that is steady and practical, but rarely is the easy way the right way especially when following God's call. I feel blessed that I have a real man of God for a husband: a man who won't settle for less than what he was designed for and a man that abhors mediocrity and complacency. For the few that read this, please be in prayer for our family during this time.