Yesterday was Easter Sunday - and what a beautiful day it was. God blessed us so greatly with very beautiful weather - cool, sunny, and just delightful. We went to church early and ate breakfast there with friends. Church service was good. We had been invited to lunch at our daughter's ... our youngest son had invited us for dinner - and we decided to do that. Had a great time being with the grandchildren and having conversation. It was a good day.
Today is also a good day - it is cool enough out that we have both the front and back doors open. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping. I have taken the day off work to spend with hubby. I fixed breakfast, so he is doing the dishes while I write this. Then we both need to brush our teeth, comb our hair and get ready to head out. We were discussing what we should do today. Hubby asked me what I wanted to do today because it was my day off work. I told him he really didn't want to know~ I love the hiking and walking long distances. He doesn't. So that brought up the conversation of how we need to get out and walk at least 3 times a week for exercise (since I don't get a lot of exercise). That comment brought up the question of when that could happen.
I already get up at 4AM when I work. And I refuse to give up my quiet time - but am willing to relinquish perhaps 1/2 hour of it. So if we get up around 3AM, and walk 3:30 - 4:30AM - I can still get 1/2 hour of Bible reading in and I can pray on the way to work - which I do already. I am NOT a morning person so getting up earlier to walk does not really appeal to me. Hubby suggested when I get home from work around 6PM for us to walk - but the problem with that is he has something on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings - and we are beginning to move into our summer weather of 90 and 100 degrees. He won't last in that weather at all. So I'm not sure where we will go with that.
And then there is Marley. We got her so that I could walk her - but she pulls on my arms so badly, and I haven't gotten her trained to walk with me - until we have gone about a mile, then she will walk next to me. In the meantime, my arms are strained and sore. I need to get something that I can get her to stay with me and walk/run with me. I really do want to learn how to run.
What is it about running that draws me so? I see men and women much older than I running marathons successfully. I feel so lazy next to them. I just need to follow my heart and allow my self to run.... it reminds me of the movie Flica - where they say when you (riding the horse) run, you feel 'free'. I'm there.
Back to our day today... hubby had mentioned he wanted to go to Cave Creek - or was it Carefree? I don't remember, but I reminded him he has mentioned it several times this past month. So I think I will encourage that thought and we can head up that way. I have a brisket in my crockpot that we can have for dinner. I hope that today will be a nice, relaxing day for us both.
As I wrote in my journal today I was reminded of things I have not done, for one reason or another. The pain I carry in my heart because of not fulfilling dreams. The hurt I feel when I feel less than that I should/could have been. Some things one can not change - other things are too late to change. So for today, I will focus on today, for we are not guaranteed tomorrow. What memory can we make today that will make a difference for someone? What if tomorrow for one of us never comes? For me, it would be rejoicing in the Presence of my Savior. What about you? If tomorrow didn't come for you, what / where will you be? We never know.
For today we are alive and well and loving this 'free' day from work. Hope you have a good day as well.
Blessings!
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