March 11 – “Wacky Workout”

Chris went on to rehab yesterday morning.  Counting down.  Five more days left.

 

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I did our newfound workout at home.  My doctor prescribed this one for me.  He described it this way:

1.  Turn on a TV show that you like, or listen to music.

2.  Whenever there in a commercial on, walk around the house briskly.

3.  During the show, walk in place, you know, like a member of the band. 

4.  (This is my favorite part)  Do it all while carrying around a can of beans in each hand. 

5.  Do it for thirty minutes, three times a week.

 

There you have, folks.  Guaranteed to keep you in shape.  Well, at least enough shape for a 67 year old coot. 

 

I also watched some college basketball.  Conference tournaments have begun.  I have already seen some amazing games, even among the lesser known teams.  There have been several overtime games, and more than a few ended with buzzer-beater shots.  One kid in the Texas A&M game last night made a three-quarter court shot at the half time marker.  He didn’t get it off in time to count, but it was a phenomenal (or phenomenally lucky) shot.  Gotta love March Madness.

 

In the late afternoon we went up to Santa Fe to watch Jachin play in a baseball game.  The good guys were down 7-1 before they made a real run at it.  They ultimately fell short and lost 7-5, but it was an exciting game.  Jachin grounded out to first and walked and scored a run.  He played first base the whole game.  They play again this morning, then Jachin has to scurry off to El Campo to play with the varsity this afternoon. 

 

Last night at Home Group we had a party of sorts.  We celebrated Sam’s 70^th birthday a few days early.  Had to do something to surprise her.  Chris made her favorite German chocolate cake, and she had several cards and gifts to open.  Sweet lady, that Sam.  (Of course I have to say nice things about her … she reads the blog every day.  Just kidding, Sam.  I love you, Sis). 

 

Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

 

Father, thank you for the years we have known Sam.  Please touch her with some physical relief.  Give her doctors great wisdom as they work out a plan for her medically.  Amen.