10

I ran 10 miles this morning. And it was a PAIN. Seriously, every bone in my body ached. But, I was so proud of myself (and my awesome running partner) when it was finished. For those of you who know Memphis and where I currently live, we ran down N. Parkway to the Pyramid (which is basically the Mississippi River a.k.a. the end of Tennessee) then over to Poplar where we ran all the way back. Geez, it hurts even to relive it in writing. Too bad I have to run 11 next weekend.

Anyways, I thought I'd do a top ten since I ran ten miles and I am way behind in blogging:

1. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I have had two huge prayers answered the past couple of weeks, the first being that my Pa is now recovering after having some very scary days in the hospital. He is in rehab to get his strength back but they think he will go home this week, which is incredible!

(Here he is behind my mom...he is about to turn 84 years old, or 85? I don't remember)
2. Jacob Daniel Hartman was born on Monday of last week, and mom and baby are healthy and great! Isn't he precious? I haven't gotten to see him in person yet, but can't wait until we can. He is a pretty special kid to have Dan, Jenna, and Luke as family. We can't wait to love on our little nephew. As Mamaw says, the Hartmans are now past having enough to form a basketball team, so she is now hoping for a Hartman football team!
3. We did 3 things over Spring Break that I am proud of....we completely redid the landscaping in our front yard; super organized and condensed our closet; and painted a credenza I had bought off of Craigslist for our dining room.

4. WE HAVE GRASS! Who would have thought it would be such a happy thing to say you have grass in your yard? Well, for those of us who live in dirt/mud, it is about the happiest thing to happen to your lawn (especially if you have a dog).

5. Henry is officially the slowest dog in the neighborhood, I don't even know why I try anymore. note: Randy would like for me to mention that his dog is "slow" in the context of running, not his mental capabilities.

6. Giving up sweets has been really, really hard. Especially those days when it was so warm and everyone wanted to go get ice cream. It has been a very good reminder of what this time of the year is for in getting our hearts and minds ready to celebrate Easter Sunday.

7. The refugee girls from Girl's Club planned the sweetest going away party ever for two girls in the neighborhood who are leaving soon to preach the gospel in Afghanistan. What a special night! I am so thankful for the work that will be done in God's name thanks to these two disciples.

8. We are anxiously awaiting and praying for our nephew (yes, another boy) who wants to come way too early. Hang in there, Reed (and Jen)...we cannot wait to meet you! One more boy to join the Hartman football team. Gosh I hope I don't disappoint the family one day!?!

Another baby I cannot wait to meet? Audrey Belle, who should be born this week! :)

9. I booked a flight to visit my bestie in SAN DIEGO! I cannot wait. T minus 4 months Kelsa!

10. For the first time in my teaching career, I am excited about teaching next year. At this time of year I am usually nervous and scared about the upcoming year, but this time I cannot wait to have another year of teaching the little kiddos at my school. Looks like Elementary School is where I need to be!