April 21 - “Excitement on the track”

In case you didn’t notice … it was hot and humid yesterday. We chose to forego our walk in favor of … yard work. 

It was my official return to heavy labor. Well, if you count mowing and edging as heavy. Oh, and I also took apart a trellis we had surrounding the side wall chimney exhaust for our fireplace. Nothing wrong with it. We just had to remove it to get at the weeds that had taken over inside because we couldn’t reach them. One of them was already rapidly becoming a tree. I managed to get it cleared out, though. However, I didn’t put the trellis back together. So until that happens, please don’t bump your head while walking (or running) through Chris’ flower bed. 

Josh called just as we were finishing up. Good thing for him, too. His Mama had his number all set to dial since he never made his usual Friday call. All was good, though. They had been first at their homeschool co-op and then at a regional track meet for the boys. They all did really well at the meet, too. Even qualified for state in several categories. It was the unexpected entries that would have been great to see, though. Along with his running events, Zak was tasked to throw the discus. Never had before.  And Caleb threw the javelin, of all things. He said he only hit himself in the head once. He also added the triple jump to his running repertoire. Never scratched once. Great job. Guys. 

Oh, and Luke also had his elementary age track meet. He ran in some pretty long races. In the 800, he started at the back of the pack of too many runners. But before long he made his way closer and closer to the front. I think he said he eventually came in around fifth. Way to go, Luke. 

That state meet will be next Saturday. I’m hoping we can go up there for that one. It’s even in Waco, so … convenient. 

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭ says, Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Father, thank you for the success Josh’s boys experienced at their respective end of season tournaments. Keep them safe and healthy as they continue on to state. Amen.