Hi, all. I'm a little more amazed each time I found out just how many people read this blog on a regular basis. It's been a bit hectic around here. Major deadlines at work keep piling up and then we had to travel to our hometown for a funeral this weekend. I'm a little off kilter on my training but I did get two runs in while we were there so not too bad.

Anna told her Mom recently, "Mom, who knows... Jesus maybe better at playing than Dad.....You never know 'til you get there." It seems that God is helping take away her fear of the unknown and replacing it with confidence that heaven will be a marvelous place for her. Jesus talked about having the faith of a child. It's a beautiful thing to behold, even when it's painful.

Training is getting really hard since the Oklahoma summer has arrived, mercifully delayed but here now. I'm trying, though, really trying. I have to start paying more attention to everything I take in as far as eating and drinking and concentrate more on water throughout the day. I have been cognizant of it throughout but I'm going to have to start being truly vigilant.

I've got to make one big push this month on fundraising. I have to sign a commitment in August on whether I can reach my minimum amount - at that point, if I commit, I have to pay the difference at the end if I don't reach it. Looking at the fundraising as it currently stands, I think I can make it. And I have some specific things to do this month so we'll see. ; ) I think we can do it.

Have a great week!!