THERE SHALL COME A DAY-

Our sweet daughter-in-law, Caroline (we refer to her as our daughter) lost her Dad last night and our precious grandchildren, Caleb & Cade, lost their grandfather, Hymie. Hymie was a wonderful grandfather who delighted in being in the floor or in the middle of whatever the boys were doing. You could count on him to always have a "Starburst" hidden in his pocket to treat the boys with. Their Mom did not always approve, but that is what we grandparents are here for-to love and spoil our grands. We are so blessed that Jim always lived close to the boys-following them from Baton Rouge to Austin to be near and enjoy them.

Caroline was a loving and compassionate daughter through-out this illness for Jim. I found with Momma that it is most important when the day comes that our parents leave us that we can KNOW that we did all we could for them. The day comes for each and every one of us to leave this earthly dwelling place, but how much easier to leave knowing we are loved.

"There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die"

It is so difficult to watch the life slowly flow from our loved ones, but we all pass through these days. I thank God for the assurance of salvation and look forward to dwelling with Him on high-in His good and appointed time.

We started our long run this morning at 5:30. Part of our route is down the road by the old airport and past the ballpark. It is dark and out in the boondocks. Could I tell you of the glory of God's creation that I witnessed when running down this dark road? I looked up and the sky was covered with stars. Some big and some small, but all a reminder of the wonder of His creation. I thank God for the beauty of this earth that he has given us and think with awe of how much more beautiful Heaven will be some day.

16 miles down-YEAH!
6 step ups complete-6 more to go
10 miles to go-UGH!