In my old stomping grounds this morning. Did something I never dreamed of doing three years ago. I went for a run. Yup, a run! Cool thing for me was running along the river banks where I grew up. Oh and running across the bridge that I used to ride across as a small kid.
Memories flooded me this morning and actually slowed my pace several times. But the memories were this morning more important than the miles and the times. (But I did keep the ole Garmin rolling!) Thoughts of family and friends kept rolling over me just like that river over those rocks. Seeing the old mill made me remember how important family is to me. In that mill my grandfather provided for his 3 kids, my dad was the middle one. Harvey Newman was a proud and godly man who loved his family, worked hard, and was a church-man. He may not be the start of our legacy of faith but he kept it going.
Later today I will spend sometime with classmates. Some of these guys I have not really seen in 30 years. It is wonderful to reconnect with them, to refresh, and to laugh. Many of the greatest events of my life happend around these guys. Today is going to be a good day.
Here is a Scripture that came to mind as I was running. "I thank my God every time I remember you." ((Philippians 1:3 NIV)
For my family this is your verse from my heart today! And for my friends old and new alike you are in my heart and I do thank God for you.
(Today: 3 miles, stretch, and soaked in a cold pool -great for swelling).
Memories flooded me this morning and actually slowed my pace several times. But the memories were this morning more important than the miles and the times. (But I did keep the ole Garmin rolling!) Thoughts of family and friends kept rolling over me just like that river over those rocks. Seeing the old mill made me remember how important family is to me. In that mill my grandfather provided for his 3 kids, my dad was the middle one. Harvey Newman was a proud and godly man who loved his family, worked hard, and was a church-man. He may not be the start of our legacy of faith but he kept it going.
Later today I will spend sometime with classmates. Some of these guys I have not really seen in 30 years. It is wonderful to reconnect with them, to refresh, and to laugh. Many of the greatest events of my life happend around these guys. Today is going to be a good day.
Here is a Scripture that came to mind as I was running. "I thank my God every time I remember you." ((Philippians 1:3 NIV)
For my family this is your verse from my heart today! And for my friends old and new alike you are in my heart and I do thank God for you.
(Today: 3 miles, stretch, and soaked in a cold pool -great for swelling).
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