Day 43

I am thankful for the ball and socket that creates my shoulder joint.  Just think of all that can be accomplished by this simple and flexible movement.  I shudder to think of how well my arm and shoulder would function without this kind of joint.

I am thankful for dressers.  I hate piling my stuff in random places. Dressers keep everything nice and neat for the most part.  The top of mine is acting like a catch all at the moment.  I hope that tomorrow night I will have enough energy to come in my room and clean it until it shines.

I am thankful for the support of friends and family when it comes to the big decision that I have made.  I have set another goal for myself to run in the Top of Utah Marathon on September 15, 2012.  You have no idea how big of a decision this is.  I weight 300 lbs. (that is no exaggeration), I have asthma, and I hate to exercise.   There you have it true confessions. But I have this crazy dream to run in this marathon.  I have been wanting to do it for the past 4 years.  I am trying to get my personal progress in order and this marathon seems like a very big, but achievable, goal.     I am going to break it down into smaller goals.  Smaller goal number one see doctor about asthma and exercise.  Smaller goal number two get good pair of running shoes.  Smaller goal number three go running everyday. Smaller goal number four train for a 5k and go from there.  Oh I forgot to mention that one of my young women, Lauren, is going to be my brave marathon partner.  I have so much respect for her.  She is only 13 and doesn't quite understand what she is getting into.  Another good motivation to get going.  To set an example for this girl and achieve this goal with her.

I am thankful for The Cranberries.  I confess I still like them.  I have had "Dreams" stuck in my head all day today.  Last time this happened to another song I played it 5 times a day and Ryan was about to ready to kill me because I sang and played it so much.  Look out honey!!! I have a new one in my head that reminds me of you.

I am thankful for a printer that works.  I had to print out a lot of paperwork this week and we were out of ink.  Pa was kind enough to donate some ink to our cause.  What a blessing to be able to print stuff out.