Running For My Life

If you are interested in running, track and field, the Olympics, or hearing a true story of one of the many 'Lost Boys', Running For My Life  keep you intrigued. It is the story of Lopepe "Lopez" Lomong, a boy who was taken from his home in Sudan when he was only six. In his book, he tells of the challenges he faced while running for his life to safety, and how he ended up fulfilling the dream of running for the United States of America.

Lopez Lomong keeps your attention as he tells his story. While his story is one full of loss, hardships and tragedy, Lopez always seems to be full of hope and faith. Through out the entire book, Lopez gives credit to God for getting him through the hardest times in his life, and for giving him the gift of running. Not only did his personal story interest me, but it was an encouragement to read about how someone could go through such hardship and come out on the other side still praising God and also wanting to give everything back to people who need it.

If you are looking for a page-turner that is full of laughs, tears, and encouragement, I would recommend this book to you. I loved learning about Lopez, and am excited to watch him run and cheer him on during the 2012 Olympics! This book gives you and inside look at a Lost Boy who found worth and acceptance in the United States.

A Small Update

As many of you know, we don't have a computer or internet access at the campground, so we can only use the computer during library hours, and then when Josh isn't working and someone can stay with Aurelia. To be honest, it has been nice not being on Facebook all the time, but I have missed the resources internet provides. I feel less connected, but have enjoyed myself more and have been less stressed lately.

This week, our church district is holding family camp at Wesleyan Woods, and there are people everywhere. It is quite a nice change to the quiet campground we usually find ourselves in. It has been nice seeing people from our church here at camp, and making new friends with people from the other Wesleyan churches in our district. (It's funny - people assume we know who they are talking about when they are talking about someone, especially a pastor from a church in the district, and we usually have no idea. At least I don't. We are on the outside of the circle when it comes to Wesleyans right now ;P Guess we have to meet everyone and work our way in!!)

This week, with Chef Mike catering family camp, we get to eat every meal for free. This was a horrible week to start a cleanse/diet... :) I have chosen to do a four week cleanse where the first week is just fruits and veggies. I was on day 3 when family camp started, and it has been SUPER hard, because the food looks pretty delicious! But I'd like to think it is making my will power stronger by not eating it! Week 1 ended yesterday, and I think I lost about 5 pounds from it. This week, I am adding lowfat/fat free dairy, eggs, and nuts to the diet. Next week is whole grains, and the last week is lean meats. I decided to go drastic to cut out the junk food of my life. I was sick of making excuses. The great thing ( I think!) is that is seems like EVERYONE at camp knows I'm 'cleansing', which means lots of accountability!!

Another good and exciting step forward in our lives: Aurelia got a cold last Thursday, and of course along with a cold comes her brittle asthma. The great news is that we didn't have to go to the ER at all, or the doctor! We saw the signs, and got her on her breathing treatments right away, and she is doing really well [Other than those tantrums she is learning to throw when she doesn't get what she wants :P]. She loves to be outside at the campground, and one of her favorite things is riding around in her stroller.

So, things are going really well. We want to post pictures of our camper and life since we've been at The Woods, but right now, we don't have a way to upload them, so hopefully we will find one soon. Also, the band is playing at the Meritime Festival in Harbor Beach on July 15th, so you should come out and see The Following: if you get a chance!

In this all, God has done some amazing things, and we give all the glory to Him. One other exciting thing is I am looking at going back to college to finish. I have applied to a couple schools and from the looks of it, should be able to get started in the Fall! As of right now, I am kind of taking an interest in Nutrition stuff, so who knows? Maybe I'll end up getting a degree in that! The important part is just that I am finally going to finish at least some sort of degree :)