Staci Hoover: Journal Entry #4
Proverbs 18:16
"A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great"
I believe that God has given every person something spiritually, physically, and emotionally that they are good at. I also believe that it's our obligation to figure what each one of these things is.
When we become stagnate in our everyday lives, we are really missing out on the invaluable lessons that others can teach. When our gifts lay dormant, we lose out on the chance to help others. Helping others takes the focus off whining over the things we don't possess. Let's face it, there are so many out there who are far more deprived than ourselves.
When Mitch died, like most of you I was desperately looking for some way to support Auntie Gaye, Uncle Bob, Nicolee, and Paul. The loss, unfathomable, and the hope they exemplified through this tragic experience, was beyond measure. When this idea came to me that day on my run I finally felt useful in some way. Not only to raise money for a good cause but show my love and support to an amazing family.
Is there someone you know that you could extol your gifts on? Someone far less fortunate than yourself? I highly suggest taking the focus off yourself and putting it on someone else. Those of us who knew Mitch can continue his legacy.
Check In:
I fell off my bike and severely bruised my ribs. More embarrassing, it was on my track stand riding in my kitchen. The only injury I've ever had on a bike, in my kitchen, go figure? Needless to say, I've taken it easy and am almost completely recovered.
Monday: rib x-ray
Tuesday: prescription for Vicadin
Wednesday: 6 mile easy run
Thursday: 2500 yd swim
Friday: 8 mile run
Saturday: mountain biking
Sunday: Day of Rest!!!!!
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