Steve and Lynette

Tonight I want to start with my thank you. I want to thank my parents-in-law (I would rather say "my other parents," but that may just confuse you) for being such a beautiful example of a loving, respectful, Christian marriage. Every time I have seen them, which has unfortunately not been often enough since our first meeting on October 28th 2004, I have been thoroughly amazed at the love and tenderness my father-in-law shows to his wife. He holds her hand and kisses her and gently rubs her shoulders and always opens her door and has good conversation with her and so much more. It is something you don't see in many relationships that are approaching their 30th wedding anniversary, let alone most new relationships. It's a chivalry that seems to have been lost in today's world. My mother-in-law is equally supportive of her husband. She is quick to compliment him on something he has done and equally affectionate. They still have a passion for one another. It is beautiful to watch.

They are strong in their faith in Jesus. I believe this is what gives them their passion to serve one another. Their relationship is a witness to their faith.

Steve is one of the funniest men I've met when he gets going and his capacity to consume food is...is...well, there is no way you could ever imagine how much food he can eat at one sitting based on his size. Lynette is a very nurturing mom and can make some pretty delicious sweets!!! Even when Lynette tries to be annoying by waking you up with the most horrible sounding horn song she sings you can't help but smile.

They get a lot of who they are from their parents. Steve's parents are...well, sometimes when I look into his dad's eyes I feel I'm peering right at the Holy Spirit. He is so filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit that it overflows in his smile and eyes. (He is the primary reason we are naming our son Jack.) That's Steve's dad's name. Steve's mom is absolutely graceful and gentle. Lynette's mom was extremely funny and and an amazing storyteller. I will miss listening to her tell stories about her childhood.

Well, I could go on and on about how loving and welcoming they have been to me. I just want to tell them thanks for allowing me to become part of their family. I thank God for them. So thank you, my other mom and dad.

Now, on to my exercise report. Let's just say it hasn't been good. The only upside is that my buddy Tully has ran with me this week. I'm really glad we live in the same neighborhood. He is not only a pretty cool dude, but he runs faster than me and it helps me increase my speed overall. Anyway, I didn't run 17 on Sunday like a I had planned. I only ran 4. Also, I only ran 2 on Monday and 4 on Wednesday. I haven't done any push-ups, crunches or curls this week. I've been exhausted most of the week. I don't know why, but I've felt completely worn out. That is why I haven't posted any blogs since Saturday. I stay up late, but I feel extremely unmotivated to move much when I sit down. Hopefully it will turn around. At this point, I plan to run 4 tomorrow and 8 on Sunday. Hopefully, I will stop this slide tomorrow and start being able to post positive results. Are you eager with anticipation?