8 Miles, Birthday Fun and Yesterday's Unexpected Phone Call

On my training plan for the 25K today's run was supposed to be a 9 mile one. I will be honest, I wasn't really looking forward to it, as the weather was not predicted to be very good, which would mean I would have to run it on the dreadmill. When I woke up, you can imagine how happy I was to see that it was warmer, but the steady strong wind really didn't thrill me. So I sat pondering the routes I could run, ones that wouldn't have me dealing with nasty dogs, or idiot drivers, something Phil worries about more than me. I had decided to beg for a ride to Big Rapids so I could run on the White Pine Trails there, when Phil stated, "why don't you come with me and run on the trails in Grand Rapids." Which was what I did. The weather was perfect, 40 degrees, winds blowing to my back and no ice to run on. Phil dropped me off in Comstock Park and I headed out, with Rockford as my goal, one mile short of the nine on my training plan. I will admit I did have to stop a couple of times to take a few pictures, couldn't help myself it was just to pretty.

Bridge over West River Drive

Yes, that is someone fishing down there! Zoomed in to catch him with my lens!!

Damn at Rockford

Fish Sculptures at Damn

 Most of the run was overcast, and I feel extremely blessed that it didn't rain. Especially since we didn't even make it to Cedar Springs before windshield wipers were needed. The only thing that would have made it better would have been company. Really need to find a running partner.

Tonight we celebrated Jennie's 17th birthday at my mom and dad's. Good food and good time was had! I still can't believe how good it is to see dad up and walking on his own. Continuing to pray that he will soon have full use of his right hand and shoulder again, and that he will not be suffering from pain in his hips and legs.

On Friday, I had a job interview for a billing position at a Clinic in Big Rapids, I would like to say I think the interview went well, but truthfully, I don't know what to think. Actually, I was feeling a little down when I left there. Continuously looking for employment can be an emotionally draining experience. I don't know how many positions I have applied for, one I was even told if my references came back good, they were going to recommend me for the position, that was December 11th, and I hadn't heard back even though I had emailed and called them. So you can imagine my surprise when I got a call yesterday, stating, "All your references came back great, like I expected anything else, and I would like to recommend you for the position if you are still interested." I should know one way or the other with that position by the end of next week. I'm standing in faith, while I wait.

As a blessing from my parents I received a Kindle, and have been reading a book called, Waiting on God, by Cherie Hill. I would like to leave you with a quote from that book, "Faith isn't faith, unless, it believes in the unseen. It doesn't take faith at all to cling to what you see. Faith in God trusts Him even when you can't see the very next step in front of you."