More Water, More God

Praise the Lord!
His Love is deeper than oceans are high!

I ran to Second Gate.

More Water...
It was tough. I lived in a constant state of fatigue with an occasional burst of determination. The weather here has been 100+ degrees. Yesterday I spent hours cleaning and the garage with only 2 bottles of water. Apparently that wasn't enough because today I had to really push it.

Now, I'm downing it. I've already had 2 bottle this morning! Way to go Kath!! *Pat on back*

More God...
The other day while I was in Border's, I bought a new CD.
Kutless, Strong Tower
They are a Christian rock band from Oregon. I really like them. If you haven't checked out this genre of music lately, you should. Much has changed. It's not your typical gospel music anymore. It sounds so much like pop and rock that my daughter begged me to buy her the Everlife cd without even knowing they were a Christian rock band. She loves them, and of course I bought it for her. Dah.
Mixed with many other praise & worship songs on my ipod, I ran happily along, raising my hands to heaven every now and then, just because I'm grateful. Grateful to be running. Grateful to be living in this beautiful place. Grateful to be healthy. Grateful that I know God. Grateful that God knows me.

A few things about today's run...
There are a lot of people out. In their cars, walking and running.
I saw that same girl from the other day...(the one who is a lifeguard). She came up behind me just after I turned at second gate. She got a length ahead of me, but I managed to keep her in sight. I thought she would turn onto Otter trail, but instead she stopped at the park. I kept going. I would have said "way to go", but she was across the street with her body turned away from me when I passed by. I guess it's easier to say something when there is eye contact made first.
I like seeing my shadow. Even though the sun feels hot on my back, it helps to see my shadow. I remind myself not to slouch, keep my feet straight and maintain a rhythmic motion of my arms while keeping in sync with my overall pace. It all has to work as one movement. Mentally, that's just the way I need to see it or I feel out of balance.

Yikes! It's after 8! Swim team in in less than 30 Minutes!!!!!