YHC’s M had her first of three surgeries for a double mastectomy in late September. She was not able to drive or do much for herself for about 3 weeks, so YHC was MIA during that time.
You never realize what you take for granted once it’s gone. My wife’s freedom to move around and do things for herself was tough for her, so it’s something she won’t take for granted. It reminds me of what not to take for granted too. We could have easily lost her had we not found the cancer so quickly as it was very aggressive. The procedures she has had to endure have also been very aggressive as a result, so times have been trying for her especially, but also for the whole family. We will not take certain things for granted anymore.
YHC was also reminded of not taking his F3 brothers for granted. They have all been a huge support for us, along with their wives and families too. I missed not seeing them as much, but they constantly called, texted, and made themselves available. My family and I sure are lucky to have them and our extended families as well.
See below on how it went today for our workout…glad to be back:
Conditions: Clear, mid 50’s
5 stride liters made the call and welcomed three other PAX for BC.
1 minute warning
Prayer/Disclaimer
Mosey to middle of main soccer field.
COP all IC:
- SSH x 10
- TTT x 10
- LBAC x 10 each way
The Thang:
Mosey to first corner of track on main soccer field:
4 corners workout:
- Do exercises below in each corner and mosey to the next one.
- Corner 1: 10 modified burpees (replace Merkin with In and Outs)
- Corner 2: 10 modified burpees, 20 merkins
- Corner 3: 10 modified burpees, 20 merkins, 30 squats
- Corner 4: 10 modified burpees, 20 merkins, 30 squats, 40 LBC
Mosey back to first corner and do Plank jacks x 25
Mosey to sidewalk on the far side of the track facing the main field.
- Lunges halfway down the field; stopping at 2nd large light pole
- Bear crawl the rest of the way to the sidewalk
Mosey back to first corner to finish 4 corner workout.
- Do exercises below in each corner and mosey to the next one.
- Corner 4: 10 modified burpees (replace Merkin with In and Outs)
- Corner 3: 10 modified burpees, 20 merkins
- Corner 2: 10 modified burpees, 20 merkins, 30 squats
- Corner 1: 10 modified burpees, 20 merkins, 30 squats, 40 LBC
Mosey back to first corner and do Plank jacks x 25
Mosey to shed
At shed:
- Flutter kicks x 25 x 2 count
- Leg lifts x 25
- Hello Dollies x 25 (in and out = 1)
- Six inches x time remaining
Recover
COT/BOM
Welcome 4 legged FNG Cinnamon:
Embarrassing moments: I did a #2 on the neighbor’s lawn and dad didn’t pick it up > I chewed up a Nicorette package from a parking lot > Dad named me “Whiskey” after his favorite drink, Fireball > Cinnamon Whiskey > Cinnamon
Announcements:
- 11/6-11/12: Safe Run
- 11/11: Run Hard Cheech 5k
- Dam to Adam training in place now
- Shawshank Christmas party is tentatively 12/2
Prayers:
- Sarah Harmon (Jesse of Run Hard, F3-Saget’s M)
- YHC’s wife, Ashley
- Garth’s M, Janet
- Hot 4 Teacher
- Mater
- Shake and Bake’s father
- Soaker and family
- Lego having issues with his knee
- Marriages
- Israel
- Our Country
Devo:
Inspired by: Corinthians 1: 21-31
The pastor squinted over his sermon, holding the pages close to his face so he could see the words. He was extremely nearsighted and read each carefully chosen phrase with an unimposing monotone voice. But God’s Spirit moved through Jonathan Edwards’ preaching to fan the revival fires of the First Great Awakening and bring thousands to faith in Christ.
God often uses unexpected things to accomplish His perfect purposes. Writing about His plan to draw wayward humanity near through Jesus’ loving death for us on a cross, Paul concludes, “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Corinthians 1:27). The world expected divine wisdom to look like our own and to come with irresistible force. Instead, Jesus came humbly and gently to save us from our sins and so became for us “wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption” (v. 30).
The eternal and all-wise God became a human baby who would grow to adulthood and suffer and die and be raised to life in order to lovingly show us the way home to Him. He loves to use humble means and people to accomplish great things we could never achieve in our own strength. If we’re willing, He may even use us.
By: James Bank