Plans That Change

It's Sunday afternoon as I write this and I'm laid up on my couch on a rainy day watching NBA playoff basketball. This however, is not by choice. I woke up this morning and went to my church's early service then came home with the intent to get ready to go to swim practice. It didn't work out that way. You see, my body has really been trying to contract a nice head cold and I've been really trying to stave it off. Today was the day that my will succumbed to my body and I got fully sick. It's depressing because I haven't been sick in a few years now and I really wanted to get some swimming in this afternoon but I just don't feel up to it.

I also had intended to take all 3 of my girls downtown to the kick off of GMA week and go to the PB and J party where there would be tons of bands playing. However, that didn't happen either and I'm bummed about that as well.

This is not a good time to be getting sick as I've got tons to do this week that is very work related. I've got to shake this cold, get rid of this congestion, get back to training, and continue working. There's no time for sickness!

Sunday With the Girls

Today was a day of hangin' out with all 3 of the girls because Ashley had something to do today. I certainly didn't mind because I love going to church with all of my little ladies. I get such a fulfilling feeling on these types of Sundays. 

The service was geared toward the whole family. Therefore, I got to sit with the twins in the service and listen to Steve speak about the effects of our culture on us as Christians. He spoke from Revelation chapter 2 and it was one of those messages that hit close enough to home to spark some dialog amongst the girls and myself on our way back home after church. They seemed to really soak it in and understand what was conveyed and agreed with the message from the pastor. That made me feel good and proud in a since that God has His hand on my children and speaks to them in small ways. I pray for them daily and earnestly, and I pray that they will be leaders for Christ in a world of insecure followers.

Today I had the intention of swimming with the triathlon class but it didn't work out exactly how I had planned. I was enjoying being with the girls too much to break away and go do my own thing. There will be other days that I'll be alone and able to train intensely. Today was a day that I wanted to soak in and enjoy before all three of my princesses go away for a week on Thanksgiving break. Today was my Thanksgiving day. I had many reasons to be thankful and I felt compelled to take in every possible minute.