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{day 2, ohhhhh my hips}

March 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Ohhhhh,
my goodness!!! There is nothing like being sore after not exercising for __ months. Yeah, I know I shared a lot yesterday, but if you haven’t figured out for yourself how long it’s been, I’m not giving you any clues!!! :) I was so utterly exhausted yesterday evening that I hardly could stay awake. But, knowing how weird my body has been lately {like how caffeine has recently kept me awake when I drink it in the evening {which is so ridiculous!}}, I wasn’t about to hop in bed at 8 pm. There is no need to ever be awake at 5am… Ever.

Now I know 7 am is pushing it, but because I’m a good wife, I get up with my husband so he can get to work and not have to rise at 6:30 am just to get everything done and yes I know this is a run-on sentence but it’s a little fun to write them once-in-a-while. Whew. Basically, I’m trying to say 7 am is early enough to rise. So I pushed myself and made it to 11 pm before crashing. And crash is hardly the word I’d use. I did get up at 7 with Z, but… I did take a cat-nap after. Once all of that jazz was done with, I decided I wasn’t going to wash my hair today {I NEVER not wash it!}. And I think God was trying to tell me something. Because… I started to get dressed… and nothing was going my way. What the heck, just get outside, I thought to myself. Ohhh, yes. He sure did give me the desire of my heart. Immediately. {It was more like a, Do this or else desire, but that doesn’t matter, right?} I didn’t realize it was a desire initially, but then I remembered it’s been __ months since I exercised and it’s time to make some changes around here ;) So the desire was present.

Ahem.

Exhibit A:

Psalm 20:4
May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
And Exhibit B:

Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Now that I’ve finished day 2 of exercising, I’m really saying some strong prayers tonight. Because while it took seriously every ounce in me to NOT TURN AROUND AND GO BACK HOME, I’m kind of contemplating whether I should call Zack and have him rent me a wheelchair for the next few days.

Do you think that would be OK?

Yeah, me either…

So, I’ve got a pretty good track record going.

LORD, please do something awesome tomorrow that gets me out of the house, just like you did today. Maybe find a neighborhood brat to watch our house every morning to make sure I get out for at least 45 minutes. Can you arrange for that? I know you can! Thanks in advance.
Love, Gussy

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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