This is a picture of Maryann running the 1/2 marathon, which I made her run with me. 
Yesterday we ran the stop sign yet again. My mom was SICK, and she still came (she groaned most of the way) but wouldn't stop. Greg came, and took my stroller for me, so I started to run to catch up with Maryann and Michelle. Michelle turned around to stay with my mom, and make her turn around, and I ran after Maryann. It's a pretty steep climb the last mile and a half, and I just did my hardest to try to stay right behind her. I don't listen to music, I have never had an ipod, my husband bought me a mp3 player, but I rarely use it. I love to just let my thoughts keep me going. As I was running, I kept thinking, "just keep up". I am so grateful that I have a family that pushes me so much. I think it is very important to surround ourselves with people in our lives that push us to do better. But it is also a humbling experience, because I was really struggling to keep up, I was bugged that I was so weak.........this sounded so much better in my mind. Maryann gave me a GREAT workout, and it felt great, I am so glad I didn't let my pride get in my way, because she pushed me more than I would've pushed myself.
Yesterday we ran the stop sign yet again. My mom was SICK, and she still came (she groaned most of the way) but wouldn't stop. Greg came, and took my stroller for me, so I started to run to catch up with Maryann and Michelle. Michelle turned around to stay with my mom, and make her turn around, and I ran after Maryann. It's a pretty steep climb the last mile and a half, and I just did my hardest to try to stay right behind her. I don't listen to music, I have never had an ipod, my husband bought me a mp3 player, but I rarely use it. I love to just let my thoughts keep me going. As I was running, I kept thinking, "just keep up". I am so grateful that I have a family that pushes me so much. I think it is very important to surround ourselves with people in our lives that push us to do better. But it is also a humbling experience, because I was really struggling to keep up, I was bugged that I was so weak.........this sounded so much better in my mind. Maryann gave me a GREAT workout, and it felt great, I am so glad I didn't let my pride get in my way, because she pushed me more than I would've pushed myself.Anyway, I love my family. Each one of them is so special to me. I love that they all push me to be better. I am so proud to be associated with such GREAT and amazing people. I love living next to my sisters, I wish Lar could be here, but four hours is not bad. I just have to brag about Maryann for a second, I love her so much, and have always felt that she was really special, not just because she was our poppy-do, but that Heavenly Father had a special job for her. She is such an inspiration and help for so many many that are in need for her sweet smile and sincere encouragement. She has been through so much, but has really really
been such an example to me. She is real, she is strong, she is loving, and she is determined. I love her, and am grateful to be among her.
