As promised, I will share a few more awesome things going on in my life.  God is pushing me beyond my boundaries and I am going to places that make me uncomfortable.  It is an amazing, scary place to be.

God has called me to stay in my current job and serve the people who are around me.  As a result, He has allowed for me to serve the people who are nearest to me and given me a few opportunities to serve internationally while staying put.  My sister recently called me and asked me if I wanted to sign up for the Chicago Marathon with her.  You see, the race has been closed for about 2 months, but charities still have spots available.  So, 30 minutes after she called me and I prayed and thought about it, I texted her back without a reason not to and told her to sign me up with World Vision.  I have begun to sell baked goods to anyone I come into contact with (and even some I don't) to raise money. 

Here are some Pineapple Upside Down Muffins:
 


Blueberry Upside Down Muffins:

  (I promise that they tasted better than they looked!  A LOT better!)


And four different kinds of Rice Krispie Treats, none of which I did manage to take pictures.

I have raised $100 to date.


I have always wanted to do a Half Ironman before I had kids.  It was something I had seriously considered doing this summer, but I could not attend nearby races.  So, I signed up for the local triathlon, which has a 1.8 mile swim, 35-mile bike, and 9.5 mile run.  A 1.8 mile swim.  I have no idea what possessed me to do this.  It is .3 miles longer than a 1/2 Ironman.  Open water.  Really, it will be by the grace of God I survive this thing.  Really, though, I realize that I am being pushed waaaay outside my comfort zone and am pushing myself to new limits.  I will keep you updated on the results.