8K

I decided a little bit last minute (about two and a half weeks ago) to run a little 8k (4.8 miles)this past Saturday with my fellow pastor's wife and good friend, Katie Mayward.

She and I had a great time running and didn't do too shabby! I was able to run it in about 42 minutes and I was pleased with that time for the short amount of time that I had trained. "Coach" Lee and Katie's husband, Joel, were also there to cheer us on and support us and we had a lot of fun hanging out with them all evening.... (Aaron stayed with Grandpa and Grandma Fox for the evening) Since Lee and Joel are pastors, this is a huge sacrifice to stay out late on a Saturday night - we must be very loved! =) Not to over-spiritualize things, but as I was running, I was reflecting on a few things that I hadn't thought about for a long time and I was so grateful for God's faithfulness. Some of you know that after my labor and "push-time" with Aaron, I had some paralysis in my left leg to the point where I couldn't walk or stand on it. I can't tell you how scary it was for Lee and I to not have any answers for a few days as many doctors and specialists came and went running tests trying to figure out what was wrong - We had a new baby to care for and I couldn't even get up to change him or carry him. I ended up being diagnosed with a rare condition called "Bilateral Postpartum Femoral Neuropathy" (Whew - you can click on the link to read a wordy medical article on this syndrome if you are into that sort of thing =) ) Anyway, the nerves in my leg gradually healed over the next few months (mountain biking definitely helped speed up the process) and I am totally back to normal. I know that God would not be any LESS faithful had my leg never healed, but it was such a blessing to me to run on two good and strong legs last night and thank Him for that wonderful gift.

Anyway, I know it sounds cheesy, but I felt like God and I had a special moment out there while I was running. I can be very neglectful to remember what God has done for me, and I was reminded of His goodness once again last night!

"I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; surely I will remember Thy wonders of old. I will meditate on all Thy work, and muse on Thy deeds..." (Psalm 77:11)

(Thanks for the verse Kyle =) )

And for all of you Aaron lovers that really only read this to hear about him, I threw in a random pic for you. Incidently, we found out this week that he is mildly anemic so now he is on a daily iron supplement - which I hear can do interesting things for the digestive system, so I'm definitely thrilled to be on the receiving end of that, no pun intended.... =)