My World

My heart is filled tonight with so many thoughts and emotions.  I am blessed beyond measure….yet so often I look right past those blessings.  I am unwilling to be thankful and content right where God has put me.  Oh, to somehow be rid of this sin nature.  I was blessed today to celebrate with my friend Kristy the upcoming birth of her son.  What a joy it was to be around so many ladies and just enjoy watching all the interactions.  I am thankful for the friendships made today and pray that we will continue to sharpen each other.

But I have to be honest here and say that at this moment I am filled with apprehension.  I wonder how in the world I’ll get all the packing done…how will I get every little detail taken care of?  How simple is the answer…only to look to Him for my peace and know that He alone is in complete control.  Do I doubt? No.  Do I forget? Yes.  The Lord has been so gracious to my family and I through this time of preparing to move over to Scotland.  He has opened so many doors and almost made it a painless experience.  I am so grateful.

May I please entreat you, my reader for one thing?  I would ask that you would pray for my family as we begin packing this next week and move out next weekend.  But not just for my family.  Would you please pray that I would glorify Christ.  That I would find my rest and peace solely in Him.  Oh, I am such a selfish person.  But I do want to accomplish what I need to do, while remembering that I have three sweet young souls whose lives are about to be turned “upside-down”.  I want to be so sensitive and take the time needed with them and with my husband.  I covet your prayers during this time.

Goodness, it has been a while since I’ve posted.  I really mean to do this more often, but I guess the craziness of life right now won’t allow.  We are well on our way to being completely ready to leave for Scotland in 6 weeks.  God has been good and everything is coming together nicely.

So, the real reason for this post is to share an exciting accomplishment…at least for me.  Some of you may not completely understand how exciting this is to me…others who know me super well…and/or have known me forever and ever (McGinniss clan) may be a little shocked…so hold onto your seats.  I have officially broken the 8:30 mile mark.  It has been a goal of mine…to run at least an 8:30.  Not only have I broken it, but I’ve run an 8:14.  WHAT????  Yea, I don’t know how it happened..better eating, better and more sleep….Anna’s music..and just wanting to push myself a little harder.  So…who’d a thunk it…I’ll be 32 in 3 weeks (yes…I’m that old)….and I’m only getting faster.

Oh..one more thing.  If any of you are paying any attention to the Olympic track and field and swimming trials here are a couple of people to be watching.  In track and field: Watch Allyson Felix…not that you can help it she is one of the fastest women in the world, but also a solid believer.  Her dad was one of Jason’s greek professors at The Master’s Seminary.  Then over to the swimming:  Another strong believer: Gabe Woodward..swims the 100M free and 50M free.  I worked with his wife when I worked at The Master’s College. Also, be on the look out for Larsen Jensen.  He is not a believer, but comes from Shafter…yes even this little town produces Olympic talent.