I know, it's only been 2 nights but it is so nice to have him near...
He just called to tell me that he got a good sized doe this morning... My Mom will be excited because her freezer was next in line to be filled...

The sun is so bright and beautiful this a.m. It's so weird to have this nice of weather here in Ohio in late November. By Jan/Feb it will be the dreariest place on earth. Running every single morning all year round outside is the only thing that saves me. I can do just about anything above 5 degrees and no ice.

That reminds me that I really want a new pair of running tights but I will wait to lose another 10 pounds and I don't really need them until the bitter temps of Jan...

I am looking forward to weighing in on Friday. Kind of nervous, but kind of excited. The day I break 150 will be a huge turning point for me and from that point I know I won't look back. I have been gaining and losing the same 5-8 pounds since last Christmas. Unbelievable.

I need to be a lean machine if I am serious about running 2 marathons next year and trying to qualify for Boston.

My brother and SIL with the new baby were at Mom & Dad's last Sat. Matt & I were still hunting but Mom said it went much better. I talked to that brother last night for a while and he sounds good. I think the SIL is staying on her meds and I am praying daily that she sticks to it. Their two boys are absolutely precious. I mean flat out beautiful.

It's going to be back to the normal 30 degree days when we head back out to the woods this weekend... I have to remember to layer or I will freeze!! Then there is the whole 'drink plenty of water' but 'have to pee so often' problem... I have to stay hydrated. Maybe I will try to load up on the water throughout the evenings and cut back a bit during the days when I am out in a tree stand.
I got a little fussy with Matt on the phone about going down hunting so many weekends but I don't know why I made such a big deal about it. I really want to run a 5K on the 16th.... It's kind of a tradition as it was the first 5K I ever ran. I don't know.... Normally it doesn't matter to me to change plans but I think I really want to do the run. Blech. Maybe I can drive down after the race on Sat morning?? I could be out in the woods Sat afternoon and Sunday morning. It's kinda weird that I am so torn about it.

They are playing Christmas music 24/7 on at least 2 stations in town and I am stoked! Chels.... tee hee.... I am setting up the tree here at work after lunch and I can't wait to get into it!!

Bible Study is tonight and only half of us have recieved our books that we ordered so we are just getting together to catch up on our Thanksgiving weekends. I am really looking forward to seeing the gals and catching up. I love Tuesdays because I get myself a grande latte for dinner and am not home to think about the contents of the 'fridge....

Today I was revelling in my newly refreshed MP3 selection and I got to my 'theme' song. It brings a tear to my eye every time. I myself have not suffered from any illnesses like cancer but I can just feel the power in the words....

I Run For Life
------Melissa Etheridge

(Melissa Etheridge)

It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend:| I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To awake when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running
I'll tell you I run for us all

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend:| I run for life

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more

I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend:| I run for life
Ohohohoh

I run for your mother your sister your daughter your wife
I run for you and me my friend:| I run for life

Yeah, and um, running in shorts and a long sleeve tech tee is spoiling me rotten!! I saw a couple of gals out running with a dog today. He was so smart, just ahead of them about 15 feet and turned down the street ahead of them like he knew right where they were headed. I miss running with a dog.

I'm taking my Smart Ones Chicken Marsala ... mmm... to nuke at Mom's house for lunch.... I think Dad is home too!

Love and Hugs -Becka

957 miles run in 2006... 43 to go! Now that I think about it... that's not a very big running goal, but ya gotta start somewhere. I slacked a lot after the Flying Pig in May