At our second port, my sister and I took advantage of a day trip and hopped on a catamaran to ride the waves... when they dropped the anchor we spent about 45 minutes snorkeling. The colors and life we saw were incredible in that crystal clear/blue water. Fish of all shapes & sizes swam in and around corrals that surrounded our view. One of my favorite things about this experience was simply how quiet everything was as I watched from above. Sometimes is just takes being quiet to hear (and see) what God has put right in front of you. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. When you are gazing into the mighty waves in the middle of the ocean, it is really hard to do anything else but be still. Especially at sunrise.
With the cruise happening only 2 weeks before my upcoming half marathon, I had to find time to run. Although I didn't run as much as I should have, I couldn't have done it without the help of my friend and sister, who rooted me on as I passed them every 1/11 of a mile. You see, the track at the top of the ship was very small, so running long distances can be difficult because you see the same thing over and over. So, every 11th of a mile my cheer team was there... It makes me think about how accountability helped me to be successful in something that I was finding monotonous and just plain challenging. I guarantee you I wouldn't have finished my run if they had not of been there. I am blessed to have such a loving sister and friend who always build me up, believe and me, and root me on. Ephesians 4:29b Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words may be an encouragement to those who hear them. And oh, how we need that encouragement in our spiritual life, too. Who do you encourage, pray for, and lift up?
Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon... t-minus 7 days. Will you cheer me on?
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