When I run, It gives me time to think about what I know,

what I think I know,

and what I don't know...

4 months... 4 marathons

As I was getting ready tonight for an 18 mile run tomorrow, it has dawned on me that there are 7 weeks left til marathon #1 of 4.

Nov 13 = San Antonio Rock 'n Roll Marathon
Dec 4 = Dallas White Rock Marathon
Jan 15 = Houston Chevron Marathon
Feb 12 = Austin Livestrong Marathon

Somewhere along the way I thought this was a really fun idea... Yea, I must be crazy!

Boy is a planner...

LQ is in 2nd grade this year and he (we) were assigned his (our) first "project" for the year.  A diorama.  I must not have paid attention back when I was in elementary school, and I guess I didn't pay much attention when F & V were in elementary school either, because I don't remember ever using the word "diorama" to describe what I think I've always called a "shadow box."

But that's OK.  LQ described the word (his teacher sent home an instruction sheet. thank you!) and yesterday he started planning his diorama for a rural farm.

He's a planner like his daddy.

I would have just started coloring and pasting.

This is gonna take a few days :)

James read-along

I like reading blogs.  Some are inspiring, some make me laugh, some make me cry, many make me think, and many call me to pray.  I was blog-hopping this morning and went from Joyce's blog to Marla's blog and read about a James Read-Along.

The book of James has shown up on many occassions
 this year.  It was at the Priscilla Shirer event I went to in February, it was a focus for Beth Moore's study this year - looking forward to her published study on this one - Jam 1:2-3 is one of my memory verses this year, and only yesterday James 1:12 was my daily verse from my daily devotion (which by the way, I started daily devotions again just yesterday after not doing them for the entire Summer).

Anyone else want to join me?

Sun Fun

We went to my parent's house for a BBQ this past weekend and they set up their swimming pool.  It was fun watching them both make a whirlpool with LQ in the water.  It reminded me of when I was a kid and they'd play with me, my sister & brother.

Grandpa...

Me, My Grandpa, & My Dad

My Grandfather, Cipriano, went to be with the Lord last week.  I am so thankful for the 97 years he had on earth and I am overwhelmed with joy knowing that he is dancing at the foot of our Father's throne in heaven with his beautiful wife, Esperanza.

Psalm 127:3-5

Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

SALAS
Cipriano Salas, born September 26, 1914 entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2011 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Esperanza, son Ruben, daughters Juanita & Betty Lou, parents Antonio & Belen Salas. He is survived by his sons Roberto Salas, Rodolfo Salas & wife Bertha, Estevan Salas & wife Carmen, Ricardo Salas, Ernest Salas & wife Magda, grandchildren Gina Snow, Rosalinda Harnack, George Salas, Melissa Phillips, Manuel Ramirez, Michael Salas, Ernest Salas Jr., Stacy Salas, Veronica Arguello, Cipriano Salas, Richard Salas Jr., Juan Salas, Frankie Salas, Rudy Salas Jr., Felix Salas, Alex Salas, 22 great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives & friends.

Running around...

To say "this was a busy summer" is an understatement.

My family has been on the run since school let out on June 2nd, handling things scheduled on the calendar and all the unexpected things that made their way to "priority status."

LQ started back to school this week and today I enjoyed a

"back to school" holiday and got a late start to my day.

The plan is to get caught up on my blog this week (and learning the new Blogspot interface) and fill in the holes for the past 3 months.