Welcoming Week 11! ? || 100MileMonday

“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his path.”
Proverbs 5:21

Well, how did week 11 get here?!! Time really does fly when you’re having fun!! ?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 10! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within a few hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com! ?

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WEEK 10 MILEAGE FORM

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“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.”
Proverbs 4:25-27

Here we are entering week 11! ? The finish line is so close and so many of you have actually already crossed it. Well done! The question I’ve been asked is “If I already finished my 100 miles should I still log my miles and interact in the 100MileMonday posts?” ABSOLUTELY! ? We have a few participants who are on 200 miles but continuing to log miles, send in photos, and encourage fellow Spring100ers with comments.  SO thankful for that! ?? This week’s Spring100 Calendar verses are Proverbs 4:25-26.  In these verses we are instructed, just like we are in Hebrews 12, to considering our path carefully, keeping our steps free from the snare of sin, and keep our eyes steadfastly fixed. Fixed on truth, fixed on holiness, fixed on Christ! I was blessed by this little tidbit:

To the path of truth and holiness, without turning or looking to the right hand or left, as it is afterwards expressed; to the word of truth, as the rule to walk by; to Christ, the author and finisher of faith, from whom all grace, and the supplies of it, are to be had; and to the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God; and thine eyelids look straight before thee;
to the precepts of the Word, to observe them; to the promises of it for encouragement; to the examples of the saints gone before, as motives to excite diligence, and to exercise patience, faith, and hope; to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life, and to the blessed hope laid up in heaven.-John Gill

May we carefully and diligently ponder the path before us as we run the race before us, pursuing truth and holiness.  That is my prayer for each one of us this week! Alright y’all, are you ready to conquer week 11 of the Spring100? Continue to keep steadfastly focused on Christ, set big goals, and seek to accomplish them in the strength of the Lord. Have fun!???

2 questions for this week!!  1.) What is the strangest thing you have seen during your Spring100 walks/runs?? 2.) How many of you have already completed the 100 miles and are pushing forward for more?? Comment below answering one or both questions! Have fun walking/running week 11!!

????DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. Also, these posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos. I would LOVE for next week’s post to be the BEST YET!! So that means I need you to Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! :)

 

Kathryn and Daniel + baby are enjoying the Spring100 together this year in Texas! Love having them join the fun. Keep up the fabulous work!!

Elisha’s dog Cooters has a favorite way to cool down after his Spring100 walks and Elisha is looking lovely as she grabs her miles for week 10! Love it.

Katelyn and crew always add a smile to my face with their Spring100 mile photos! She’s definitely got an adorable set of walking buddies!! ??

Kandace enjoyed a Spring100 walk with fellow Spring100ers the Del. Family this past week and a few brothers followed along in the van to keep them company! ? ?

 

Barbara enjoyed a beautiful SPRING100 walk with friends in the beautiful Massachusetts mountains this past week. ??

From Atlanta Airports to the lovely state of Virginia, Esther and Kathryn enjoy some great family time and scenery for their week 10 Spring100 walks!! ?

After dinner Spring100 races and walks on the driveway are a common sight around here! It was a beautiful evening. ?❤

Ruth is doing a few midnight runs to make up for lost miles while Lou[the dog] is getting a little antsy to finally make it to the Spring100 finish line! ??

Elizabeth is doing a fantastic job conquering miles with these guys and Lydia + Joel don’t let the rainy weather hold them back!???? Have a fantastic week y’all!!

Week 10!!? || 100MileMonday

“For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
1 Timothy 4:8

Really?! We are at 10 of the SPRING100 already?! ?? Wow, this has been a wonderful and fun Spring100 and I am so thankful for the dedication you all have shown! ?? Way to go. :) Okay, NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 9! As usual, super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 9 MILEAGE FORM

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“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.  When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
Col 3:1-4

How was week 9  of the SPRING100 for y’all? You are doing a wonderful job and from the pictures, this week’s major theme was “family vacation”! ? Week 9 was a great week for me! I will admit, it has been a BIG challenge[even with as much as I love walking] to get all my hoped for miles in. ? Lots happening here in East Texas with my family and work but the Lord shows His mercies every single day and gives me ample opportunity to sneak a half mile in here and there throughout the day until I’ve met my daily goals!! From what I am hearing from many of you via email, you all are getting excited and nervous  and even more excited ? as we round the corner for the Spring100 finish line! So many of you are ahead of schedule and that is fantastic. ?? Some of you are just going to very very barely make it to that 100 mile mark unless a mad dash is made these next few weeks BUT we have 30 entire days left in this challenge and each day offers fantastic opportunity to advance, get ahead, or get caught up. Keep on keeping on y’all!?? I was doing some fun calculations today during my walk regarding Spring100 and how many miles could get done in the next 30 days. Just a little something to encourage and push you forward:

We have 30 days left:

  • If you are 30 miles away from reaching the 100 mile goal: You are right on track. Only 1 mile a day necessary for the remainder of the Spring100 challenge
  • If you are 50 miles away from reaching the 100 mile goal: you will only need to walk 1.7 miles a day to finish the Spring100 challenge 100 miles strong! At a moderately average and comfortable pace, that is only 35 minutes of walking a day!
  • If you find your 70 miles away from reaching the 100 mile goal: you would only have to walk 2.4 miles a day to make up for lost miles and finish with your full 100 miles on June 20th!! 2.4 miles can easily be walked in 50 minutes or divided between a morning and evening walk for 25 minutes per walk!
  • For those who have found life has kept them from even beginning the 100 miles of this Spring100 challenge: you would only have to walk 3.5 miles a day for the next 30 days to make that 100 mile mark and win the challenge! 3.5 miles at a moderately fast pace could be walked in an hour or you could slowly jog it in about 35 minutes! OR you could do 2 miles in the morning and then enjoy an evening 1.5 mile stroll with your husband/children/siblings. ?

So, if you are feeling like you just can’t catch up, take heart and keep on going! One mile at a time. ?   We are so close to the finish line that I can ALMOST see it ahead. I cannot wait to see you all finish strong!  May the Lord richly bless you for week 10 and may you steadfastly set your gaze on Him and make your way toward the finish line! ?

 

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?? Week 10 QUESTION! Are you walking/running a little bit everyday, or taking longer walks just a few times per week? AND Do you have any walking tips for fellow Spring100ers who are slightly behind? Comment below and don’t forget to encourage other Spring100 participants!

??THANK YOU! So many fantastic photos submitted this week. Each photo makes my job of preparing our 100mileMonday post easier! Keep them coming. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! :)

The G. Family enjoyed logging some miles while exploring the Creation Museum for week 9! ? Love having the entire family signed up this year!

Walks are always sweeter with siblings! :) Annie is enjoying some warm TN sunshine with brothers and Sarah had the sweet company of her sister for week 9 of the Spring100. ?

Kandace and Mrs E. always make my day with their Spring100 photos. They are enjoy some South Texas Sunsets for week 9!! ?

Little miss Emmi found a feathered friend for her evening walk and Barbara is looking beautiful as she tracks her Spring100 week 9 miles. Wonderful job to you both!???

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to a fellow Spring100er, Aaron! He took quite a monumental walk for week 9 as he attended his graduation for his Master’s Degree.  ?

I love seeing Esther Del’s views as she conquers her miles! Beautiful!!? And her faithful dog, London, is keeping her company for week 9. ?  Keep up the wonderful work, Esther!!

How fun is this?!✨✨ Bethany snagged this picture in front of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home!! Quite a fantastic Spring100 walk if you ask me. ?

 

ALWAYS blessed by all the dedicated Spring100 moms out there! Busy schedules and bitty babies aren’t holding you back. Katelyn + adorable crew tackling their miles for week 9!??

SO love this threesome walking group! ;) You read that right, Elisha is conquering her miles even with morning sickness and pregnancy exhaustion. ?✨ So excited for you and this new little Spring100er!! Way to go! ??

The S. family finding time to walk their Spring100 miles together and Rachel A. enjoyed the company of a friend for week 9 walks.? Love these photos! Keep up the great work! ✨??

How gorgeous is this location?! Hannah is enjoying her Spring100 all the way on the east coast for week 9. Such a fantastic picture! ???

Micah, Abel, and Ruth enjoyed a Saturday evening group Spring100 walk and gorgeous sunset! Keep up the wonderful work y’all. ??

I loved Leah’s note!! She said, “It’s been a beautiful week and it included lots of walking; from touring the ark, to walking through the garden at the Creation museum, to walking four miles in Lawrenceburg, Indiana just parallel to the Ohio river!” Praise the Lord for His beautiful creation and wonderful Family vacations. Such fantastic photos, Leah! Thank you! ??

I so enjoy seeing Hannah continue to conquer her miles with determination! Whether it’s in the hotel exercise room on a road trip or in the parking lot of the doctor’s office, she’s getting them when she can and doing a marvelous job! Keep it up, Hannah!! ?

Love Esther B’s beautiful smile as she joyfully tackles her miles and Kendalyn is looking radiant during an evening walk for week 9. Way to go!!??

I so appreciate how the G. girls are meeting up and  walking with fellow Spring100ers. Hannah & Bethany G. enjoying the company of Katelyn and little Phillip!! ?

Rebekah has getting into jogging lately and asked me to join her! We’ve been enjoying some fun morning runs and found some new friends along the way. ???

“My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.”
Psalm 26:12

Howdy Week 9!!??? || 100MileMonday

“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.  When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.”
Proverbs 4:11-12

Well, Howdy week 9! How did you get here?! ;) NOW is the time to log your Spring100 mileage for WEEK 8! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com! ?

 

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WEEK 8 MILEAGE FORM

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“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not”
2 Corinthians 4:1

Here we are at week 9  of the Spring100!! ?? How was week 8 for you all? As we move forward and enter week 9, we will find many distractions that will threaten to hinder us from meeting our walking/running goals BUT don’t lose heart and don’t give up.  You can do it!! Just like in our physical exercise, we are going to find “distractions” that threaten to hinder us from running with endurance in our spiritual race too!

Distraction:a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
“And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” 1 Cor 7:35

We are told to run in such a way that we may obtain the prize[1 Cor 9:24]! We are called to run with everything in us to the finish line, keeping our eyes focused on that which is not only our Prize but also our fuel for the race, Jesus Christ[Heb 12:2]! In our race of life, there are two things that will hold us back and we are told to cast them off, one of which is weight! We read in Hebrews 12:1 that we are to LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT [distraction] that hinders us from running the race before us with endurance. “…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us…” This weight/distraction will hold us back and keep us from running to our fullest potential! Weight can be something that is obviously sinful or something that is completely decent IF used rightly! Weight/Distraction can come in many harmful forms BUT ALSO many harmless forms that we allow to consume us such as the books we read, hobbies,  devices??, social networking, desires you want accomplished in your life, etc.. All can be decent and used rightly BUT when you find they are distracting you from spiritually running with endurance and keeping your eyes set on Jesus Christ, they become weights that holds you back and must be laid aside. I like how John Gill commentary describes a spiritual weight as a “great hinderance in the work and service of God, and therefore to be laid aside; not that they are to be entirely rejected, and not cared for and used, but the heart should not be set upon them, or be over anxious about them”.

 “I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:  But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection…”
1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Soooo, I have a challenge for you this week!? Take a backpack and  fill it with 10 pounds of any type of item[full water bottles, canned goods, weighted barbell, a couple of bricks] then walk/run a Spring100 mile with that backpack on. Yes, it sounds crazy but it will be extremely insightful[if you take me up on this challenge, send pictures to prove it ? ]! You will see how quickly a little weight will wear you out and hinder you from walking/running your fastest. I often do this with a 15 pound weighted pole laid across my shoulders. This helps me understand just how much a little weight can really weigh me down and burden me physically. This helps me remember how the same is true with me spiritually! Then when I finally lay that physical weight down, I find I am able to run/walk with much more endurance and stamina. As you walk your Spring100 mile with this weighted backpack on, spend a few minutes praying that the Lord would reveal any sin and spiritual weight/distractions in your life that may be weighing you down and hindering you from setting your focus on Him. Then pray that He would give you the grace  and strength to lay the weight/distraction aside so that you may be able to more fully run with endurance! I am praying for each of you during this next week. ?? May we seek to honor the Lord in our every thought and deed as we run the race before us. Have fun with week 9 y’all!?

Week 9 QUESTION:  If you could walk the Spring100 with any historical figure, who would it be and why?? Don’t leave without answering below. Can’t wait to see who y’all choose!!

????As always, these posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these post extremely fun and exciting so don’t leave without commenting and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos to be featured! Email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com

I love seeing Sharon’s photos come in!! Constantly blessing us with views God’s glorious creation during her Spring100 walks. Love the selfie, Sharon! ?

When your Spring100 walking partners are this cute, you have to snap a picture!! Katelyn’s doing a FANTASTIC JOB and so are Emmaline & Phillip. ??

You’ve heard of school crossings and pedestrian crossings but how about Duck and Sheep crossings? Yep, they rule the “road” around here. My view during my walks this past week! ? 

Loving Leah’s walking crew this week! She’s grabbing her Spring100 miles with Mom + Grandma while on a family vacation. Lovely ladies!!???

Love how Joel always looks for someone he can join and encourage during a Spring100 walk! And Bekah has been challenging herself to run a full mile each day. So inspiring to see! They are faithfully conquering Their miles. ????

Two lovey mamas here! Hannah W. looking radiantly energetic during her morning walk and lovely Elisha with her babies in tow. ???

Micah’s conquering her miles in the rain for week 8 and Anna is getting some great reading in as she accomplishes her Spring100 goals[hows that for fantastic multitasking?!] Keep up the wonderful work!! ?

Look at Kashima’s gorgeous Spring100 view!! She’s covering NY for her miles. Love seeing all the places she’s walking! ??

My siblings and I enjoyed a Mother’s Day evening Spring100 walk with our Mom! It was a fun walking group. ??

Look at the gorgeous Texas Sunshine Esther is soaking up for week 8!! And it looks like some wonderful Spring100 company too. Keep up the beautiful work, Esther! ????

This group was blessed to go to Arlington and listen to Ken Ham + Ray Comfort speak. In between sessions they grabbed their Spring100 mile together!! Looking great y’all! ?

Nathanael got adventurous and added a bleacher run to his mile workout! ???

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
Hebrews 12:1-3

 

It’s a 35 year MOMiversary!????

“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.”
Proverbs 31:28-30

Y’all read that right!! ??? Today we celebrate my Mom’s 35th year of motherhood. 35 years of labor, love, hard work, and daily sacrifice! 35 years of teaching, training, and trying to keep it all organized[how she does it is beyond me!!]?  Y’all, these past 35 years have not gone unnoticed. ? Her toil and labor has not been in vain! We are truly thankful to the Lord for our mother and the many beautiful years of motherhood He has so graciously gifted her!! THANK YOU for your daily sacrifice and love, MOM. We are thankful for YOU! ?? To the woman who I seriously consider “world’s BEST MOM”[okay, so y’all may have your own opinions on that one] Happiest of Mother’s day!! May the years of motherhood ahead be sweeter and fuller than those which have passed as you continue to draw near to the Lord and serve your family. That is my prayer for you today!  So today I think it’s time we enjoy some fun Motherhood + random life facts about my mom! Because I’m quirky sentimental, I am going to do 14 and the first fact will fill you in on why! ?

  1. My mom has birthed 14 children!! She ended on an even note, 7 boys and 7 girls.
  2. She had her first and last babies 29 years apart! Phew. That’s a long run y’all! ?
  3. She’s been pregnant 11.5 years out of the last 35 years. Yes, she carries her babies for 10 months instead of the average 9. ;) We take a little longer to bake!
  4. My mom has birthed exactly half of her children at home.
  5. By God’s Grace, she has displayed selfless dedication, determination,  diligence, and unconditional love every single day of her mothering!
  6. My mom is on her 25th year of homeschool!! How’s that for incredibly amazing?! She’s what I call a Homeschooling Pioneer. ??
  7. She has been through algebra 11 times! ?
  8. She makes an award winning batch of cinnamon rolls, chocolate cake, and her Double Crust Apple Pie is to die for!!?
  9. She can and will organize ANYTHING! Seriously. ANYTHING!
  10. She can play a mean game of Volleyball. Watch out, if she’s not on your team, you’re loosing.??
  11. She can rollerskate backward!! Seriously, for me, that is IMPRESSIVE.
  12. She does approximately 2,555 loads of laundry a year! Including folding.
  13. She is seriously the BEST decorator and gardener around!
  14. SHE’S MY MOM!!!!! So thankful for that. ????

A few of my favorite photos!!

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.  For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”
Jer 17:7-8

Giveaway Winner for Week 8 || 100MileMonday

Y’all, it’s week 8 of the  Spring100!! ???  You know what that means. GIVEAWAY winner announced below. BUT WAIT!! First things first. NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 7! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 7 MILEAGE FORM

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Spring100 Giveaway winner! from Shiloh Photography on Vimeo.

THE MOMENT Y’all have been waiting for!! ?? We have a Spring100 GIVEAWAY winner!! Congratulations Hannah Girotti. ? I will be sending you an email this evening for shipping info! To all who entered, I LOVE every single photo. Y’all made some fantastic choices for who you would take out to Chick-fil-a!! That was super fun. ? Okay y’all, we are officially in week 8 of the Spring100. This is SERIOUS! I want to leave you with 2 verses that I’ve been so blessed by this week and I think you will be encouraged to carry into this new week of walking/running:“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. HE giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might HE increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:28-29 May the Lord be your source of strength and hope as you enter week 8 of the Spring100. Y’all are doing a fanatic job!! I am praying for each of you as we walk together across the miles! ?

Week 8 question!! And I have 2 today. ;)  ?? 1.) What is the biggest challenge you face in accomplishing your daily goals? 2.) Has the Lord put any truths from His word on your heart during your walks? Comment below answering one or both questions.  Can’t wait to hear your answers!!

??DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. Also, these posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! :)

Our Spring100 winner Hannah and her dad tackled a 3+ mile walk during the walk for life! Enjoy that Chick-fil-a date, Hannah!? Great choice for company. ?

How fantastic does the O. Crew look walking their Spring100!! Love having them join us this year! ???

Elizabeth W. enjoyed some nephew/sister-in-law/sibling walking time! She couldn’t single out one person she’d choose to take to Chick-fil-a and walk her mile with her so she decided to take them all. ? ??

I want to take a quick giveaway picture break to congratulate Leah on her successful 5k!! Beautiful job, Leah!!! Way to go. ?????

Annie chose her best friend who also happens to be her sister to walk her giveaway mile with and Ellen and Andrew walked their mile together for their entry! Way to go. Y’all look fantastic! ????

Sarah chose her sisters as her potential chick-fil-a dates! They ran quite a few miles together for week 7!!???

Micah + Bekah chose eachother for their 1 mile Spring100 giveaway walk and The S. family entered knowing they would definitely have fun doing chick-fil-a together! Keep up the great work!! ?

These guys completely made my day with their photo submission!??? So super creative! Mathew & Elisha decidedly chose each other if they won the Spring100 giveaway. So great! Keep it up guys. ??

The bigger the walking group the better is my motto! ;) All my siblings have been enjoying logging their week 7 miles together. ??  Great Photo!!

Kathryn Del. chose her brother as her potential Spring100 Chick-fil-a Date and Beth & Erich entered together!?

Lydia chose  Bekah + Emmi and these 2 Sarahs entered together!!???

Hannah & Bethany are looking lovely and enjoyed their Spring100 mile giveaway walk together!! ??

Katelyn chose her husband for her date and Leah’s little sister blessed her with company during her 1 mile walk! Way to go!! ????

Of course, Adele would be Elisha’s adorable little chick-fil-a date if she won! It doesn’t get much cuter!! ??

Love the photos Ruth and Abel captured during their Spring100 giveaway walk!! They make a Great team! ????

I love this photo Susanna sent in!! She said she’s loving the accountability Spring100 offers and it looks like she’s enjoy great walking company too. ??

SO, not everybody has a chick-fil-a! But I am so glad they still sent in photos. The C. ladies in Belgium and Barbara in MA conquering their miles. Way to go ladies!!??

Whether it’s a kid-filled walk or a fun walk with a sweet friend, Kendalyn is conquering miles! Fantastic job, Kendalyn! ??

I love my mom’s entry!!? She says, “These are my walking partners.  Only ones up at 6:30 am. And I’ll afraid they don’t do chic-phi-la unless there sandwich has feathers and legs:):):)”

Nathanael + Emmi joined the giveaway together and Esther chose Kathryn to walk her Spring100 giveaway mile with. Great job everyone!! ??

Kashima’s covering the Streets of NYC for week 7! Looking great, Kashima. ???

Continue pressing forward and running with endurance everyone. Enjoy week 8!

” And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Gal 6:9

42 || Farm Life

42 is the number! ??42 chicks skillfully escaped their safe haven and scattered themselves across the green grass hiding in bushes, wood piles, and even ponds! These cute little fluff balls are faster than you would think. ? Darting every which direction and dashing through our grasp! But finally sweet victory was had when 42 chicks landed safely back in their cage. Proof found here ?that I did indeed help with the chick search and rescue in between snapping photos…. And I am finding farm life allows for lots of great exercise!! Today I am thankful for those 42[give or take a few] chicks that will one day, Lord willing, provide me with delicious eggs and for sisters who are a little faster than I am when it comes to catching them! ? Happy Friday y’all!

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”
Ecc 3:1

HALF WAY for week 7!! || 100mileMonday

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Phil 4:13

Fellow Spring100ers… we’ve made it to HALF WAY week of the  Spring100!! Way to go!! ??We have lots of fun below[hint: GIVEAWAY!!?] but FIRST it’s the time to log your mileage for WEEK 6! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. A verification will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

 

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WEEK 6 MILEAGE FORM

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“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:13-14

Y’all! We are at week 7, the HALF WAY week for the SPRING100!!??  We have just about 50 days left to walk.  For those who are right on track with their mileage or even ahead, KEEP ON GOING! ?? The next 7 weeks will most likely be a little more challenging as life gets super busy for everyone with summer drawing near.  For those who are finding they are behind on miles, YOU CAN DO IT!?? If you are behind[even if you are really really behind], with diligence, endurance and a little sacrifice, you can still easily catch up. We are called to spiritually discipline ourselves, continue on with endurance, and sacrifice in the spiritual race we run as we set our eyes on the incorruptible prize and  the same will be true physically for this Spring challenge! It’s going to take sacrifice and discipline for each of us as we set our eyes on that 100 mile[June 20th!!] Finish Line, whether we are right on track or majorly behind.  BUT in God’s Strength we can do it!! Find an encouraging walking buddy, set goals, and conquer the Spring100… 1 mile at a time by God’s grace! So, who is ready for another 7 weeks?! Let’s do it!??

How about a little Half way mark GIVEAWAY!!?????

I’m giving away a $25 Chick-fil-A gift card to 1 Spring100 participant!?? You read that right. $25 for you to take your person-of-choice on a Chick-fil-A date!!! $25 should be plenty for two people to enjoy a delicious meal AND some famous Chik-Fil-A icecream!?

TO ENTER: 1.) Choose the person you’d take to Chik-Fil-A with you if you win, 2.) walk a Spring100 mile TOGETHER, 3.) email me a picture of you two on the walk!! Picture must be submitted by Sunday, May 6th 11:59 cst . Send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com  with the Subject title “Spring100 giveaway entry”

????Pick a partner, walk a mile, and snap a photo!!! It’s that simple. ??All photos will be featured on our next 100MileMonday post! 1 entry per photo per person! If multiple family members enter, you must submit a unique photo each[can’t send in duplicates ;]. Winner will be randomly drawn and announced on our Week 8 post! Comment below with any questions.

 Week 7 QUESTION!! Since we are exactly half way through, what’s been your favorite thing about the Spring 100 challenge so far? COMMENT BELOW and let me know!! ??

??DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. To all who have sent in photos, thank YOU for making this post possible with your fantastic Spring100 photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! :) ?

Loved receiving these photos!! Katelyn enjoyed some sibling Spring100 walk time with her brothers Daniel & Austen! Way to go y’all. ??

The C. sisters are enjoying beautiful sights of Spring in Belgium during their Week 6 Spring100 walks! Looking lovely, ladies!  ?

From Texas pastures to Virginia Treadmils, Micah and Hannah are diligently grabbing their Spring100 miles. ?? Keep up the wonderful work!! ?

Congratulations to Spring100 member Elizabeth W. for running a 5k! So fantastic. She enjoyed the run with her brothers! Great job!??

THESE SMILES!!! Love these little Spring100 ladies. ☺?

I absolutely love seeing group walks! Kathryn sent in this fun picture. Spring100ers getting together and grabbing miles together is FANTASTIC!??

How gorgeous are these photos?! ?☀ Esther and Kathryn are both getting their miles for week 6 in sunny south Texas. Wonderful job ladies!! ?

Walking with a buddy is always funner!??  Leah enjoyed sibling time during week 6 and Adele makes the cutest walking buddy for Elisha. So fun!! ?

All THUMBS UP from  this crew. ???? Lydia, Ruth, Rebekah, and Grace set and met  Spring100 goals for week 6! Fantabulous ladies. ?

I love how Bethany and Hannah don’t let schedule changes tamper with their ability to get their Spring100 miles.☺? An unexpected ministry opportunity gave them a change of scenery for week 6 of the Spring100!! ??

Yes, Texas heat kicked in this week but Bekah faithfully followed through with her Spring100 miles and Ruth was able to collect a stunning bouquet during a sunset Spring100 walk! Lovely! ?

Such a lovely group!! Sharon enjoyed Tea and a 1.5 mile hike with friends at Glen Eyrie for week 6. How wonderful is that?! ?

I am so blessed to have the entire N. family join the Spring100 and see them so dedicated to finishing strong. Loved seeing this group photo from Kathryn! ? Keep up the great work!!

FINALLY!! Barbara is being blessed with signs of spring for week 6 after a very extended winter in MA. She is a dedicated Spring100er! So glad to have her a part of the team! ???

Fun sibling conversations happened during  week 6 for Anna M.! She grabbed a Spring100 walk with her brother. So fantastic! ??

Kashima is keeping dry on the Streets of NY for her Spring100 miles and Grace is trying to keep from a sunburn here in TX! Both are doing a FANASTIC job. ?? Well done, ladies! ?

HOW GORGEOUS ARE THESE PHOTOS?! Kandace + Mrs. E are enjoying sweet time together + Texas sunsets for week 6. Thank you for your faithful participation ladies!!?

I absolutely love seeing the locations all the Spring100ers are walking! From country roads to local tracks and even mountain tops. Such a variety of  locations from across the world this Spring100! LOVE IT!

Busy days are best ended with a sunset walk in my opinion and that’s just what I enjoyed for week 6. ?? ? Joel is super encouraging to watch during the Spring100! Busy with work but still making time to conquer his miles. EVERYONE is doing so wonderful! Keep up the great work and enjoy week 7!!??

 

” For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”
Hebrews 12:3-4

Did somebody say shots?! || Farm Life

” Thus shall they know that I the Lord their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord God. And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord God.”
Ezekiel 34:30-31

With the sweet sights and fun of farm life comes lots of hard work mixed in too! For y’all who have farm experience, you know what I mean. ;)  As we get deeper in to keeping sheep I have found they are stubborn, lack contentment, and get into a lot of trouble. They also take patient care and continual watch from their shepherds. It’s no wonder we are very often compared to them in scripture! ;) So with Farm Life freshly upon us, the time came last week for their yearly shots along with a few other maintenance matters. The guys jumped to the challenge and the gals enjoyed watching!

“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”
Mark 6:34

Heeelllooo week 6!! || 100MileMonday

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9

Hello everyone!! So glad to see you here for WEEK 6 of the Spring100!!!?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 5! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 5 MILEAGE FORM

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“Righteousness shall go before Him; and shall set us in the way of His steps”
Psalm 85:13

How was week 5 of the Spring100 for everyone?? How are you doing keep up with those miles?? We are nearly half way at week 6 and I am super excited about week 7 post which we will be celebrating the half way mark with some fun!!? So be ready. Week 5 of the Spring100 was completely unexpected for me!? I had all my ducks in a row with a week perfectly planned out to a T  and I took off running. Then the unexpected happened and my entire week’s worth of plans were washed, my route was suddenly redirected. Yep, you guessed it… I got the flu!?  It was in that instant that I was reminded of Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”  We are told in Proverbs 3 to “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge HIM“ and as we do so we are promised “HE shall direct thy paths.”  Aren’t you thankful the Lord directs our steps as we set out on the race of life and we don’t run on our own navigation? I am!? Isn’t it amazing that  we can leave the path we take up to Him, fully trusting He will point us in the direction we should go and skillfully guide us every step of the way?! Isaiah 58:11 promises “And the LORD shall guide thee continually…” CONTINUALLY. That is a promise! One of my favorite verses[okay so I have a few hundred?] is Psalm 32:8,  “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.” SOoooo, if you are feeling like life is just not going the direction you had intended as you run the race set before you, stop leaning on your own understanding. ;)  Trust in the Lord and fully commit your way to Him. He will ever-so-skillfully guide you on the perfect path[Ps 18:30]!? Okay, let’s conquer this new week of walking/running together across the miles[4 different countries… y’all this is a BIG and energetic group of people!]. Have fun with Spring100 week 6, and keep up the FANTASTIC WORK!???

Week 6 QUESTION: ??Any of you had to push through sickness during the Spring100? Or sprained ankles, sore knees, ;) random forms of discomfort?? Comment below!↓ LOVING all your answers lately. Y’all are making these posts tons of fun!

??Remember!!  The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below!  Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

When brother’s do the Spring100 together it always turns into way too much fun!! ?Matthew and Elisha are doing fantastic for week 5. Keep up the great work guys! ?

Love the extreme weather difference in Anna M’s photos! She says she enjoyed the High of 36 Tuesday (first pic), and a high of 54 Thursday (second pic). Way to go overcoming frigid weather for your Spring100, Anna! ??

 

Lydia is always making me laugh with her photo submissions! ? Ruth, Grace, and Emmi are running for the finish line of the Spring100. ??

From Deep South Texas to the Mountains of Massachusetts! These ladies are doing an outrageously fantastic job tackling their miles. Way to go Elisha and Barbara!! ???

I have loved having several couples join the Spring100 this year! Mr & Mrs Griggs have completely blessed us this year with their participation. ? Enjoying the beauty of the Texas Blue Bonnets and Lake Texoma during their Spring100 this past week!

Keilah is looking gorgeous during a Spring100/vacation walk on the West Coast and the Coosemans lades couldn’t be sweeter as they take on their miles in Belgium! ?

Annie and Julie are enjoying a week 5 walk with a super sweet nephew!! How sweet is he?! ? Wonderful job ladies!!

Kashima does it again giving us all a little bit of history in her walks! She’s enjoying the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall for week 5. Looks so lovely Kashima! Way to go. ??

?Ruth has been faithfully grabbing her miles with a few feathered friends following along and Esther B. is enjoying windy OK spring days for week 5!!? Beautiful job, Ladies!! ?

Kendalyn’s photos gave me a huge smile! Love her description so much. She says, “We’re walked by the neighbors cattle this week and the calves were quite curious about the children and came running to see them! I’m so grateful this challenge isn’t for time. ?? The second picture is me out by myself in the early morning…I don’t think the cattle knew what to make of “just me.” ?” Way to go, Kendalyn. Keep up the fantastic work! ??

Katelyn & crew have been snatching their Spring100 miles on the way to the shop to do some  mower work. Love these sweet little ladies’ faces!! ??

And last but definitely not least, the Leake ladies walking club! ? Love seeing the dedication of my sisters. Keep it up!!

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2

?? Welcoming Week 5 || 100MileMonday

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2

We have officially entered week 5 y’all!! The Spring100 has been fantastic, hasn’t it?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 4! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or shoot me an email! ?

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WEEK 4 MILEAGE FORM

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“ It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.”
Psalm 18:32-33

How was week 4 of the Spring100 for you all?? It’s been a blessed week of walking for me. We had quite the weather roller-coaster here in North East Texas! ?☔❄☀ I love Psalm 18 and verses 32-33 are perfect as we enter a new week. This portion of Psalm 18 is my go-to when I feel “too tired” or lack motivation! It is going to be the Lord who gives us the strength to spiritually run with endurance and physically finish this Spring100 challenge strong. He makes our way perfect! So, if you find you’re getting tired and lacking endurance, look steadfastly to the Lord and He will renew your strength! He makes our feet like hinds feet and sets us on high places.  That’s an incredible promise! This week’s verses on the Spring100 calendar are 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.  And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” Pretty amazing, isn’t it?! In God’s strength, let’s run to win.  I am praying for each of you this new week of the SPRING100. Have fun walking/running week 5!!??

Week 5 QUESTION: What would your dream location be to walk the Spring100? The Rocky Mountains?  Amazon Rain forest? North Pole?? Or ??? Don’t leave without answering below!! Can’t wait to see your answers!!

??Remember!! So many great pictures but still so many members who have yet to send in their photo. The SPRING100 is a community and we want to hear from YOU! The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below!  Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

So glad to hear the Simmons ladies safely made it home from a blessed mission trip to Romania! Praise the Lord. And they were even able to conquer Spring100 miles while there! Way to go, I love the pictures. ?

We had a “girl’s walk out” out this week! I had so much fun enjoying a walk with my mom and sisters!! We explored a fun lakeside walking trail as we grabbed our 1.1 mile for the day. ?

From late night Texas track walks to windy Oklahoma sunshine runs, Mrs. E + Kandace and Sarah N. are conquering their miles and looking lovely!! Keep up the beautiful work ladies. ? ?

More fun Spring100 meetup walking fun!! Hannah + Bethany G. from Texas enjoyed a mile walk with Esther B. from Oklahoma. Such a lovely group of ladies and fun time!! ???

Sarah M. is enjoying the company of adorable nieces and nephews during her Spring100 walk! Super sweet. ?

Whether it’s the empire state building, Grand Central Station, or Sunny sidewalks of Bronx with sweet nieces and nephews, Kashima is conquering her miles with a smile! Well done, Kashima!!??

Such a lovely picture! Kendalyn is soaking up a Texas sunset and a family walk as she gets her Spring100 miles in. ?

The Del family looking energized as they enjoy some Central Texas sun and a Spring100 family walk for week 4! Way to go y’all!! ????

Adorable? Very! :) Love how little Kathryn is following her mom’s example with the stroller. ? Katelyn is enjoying good company and cute kids as she conquers week 4. Way to go Katelyn + crew!!

How’s this for having your hands full?! ??? Jenny’s doing fantastic for week 4. Keep it up Jenny!!

Because walks are always sweeter when you walk together…. It’s true and these Spring100ers know it!! ? Daniel  & Kathryn + sweet baby enjoying each others company and Mr Del with his lovely daughter Kathryn fitting in an evening Spring100 walk!

Esther B’s getting these cute kiddos she babysits out for some sunshine as she enjoys her Spring100 walk and Joel has been super inspiration as he runs his miles + some for week 4!! Well done y’all. ??

Yes, when this group walks together, things are bound to get a little goofy! ? Joel, Nathanael, Grace, Lydia, and Abel have enjoyed several walks together for week 4 of the Spring100. Disclaimer: No one was hurt in the making of this picture! ?

How’s this for impressive?! Bethany’s multitasking as she conquers her mils and studies for a college test!! Micah’s looking lovely on a sunshiney Texas afternoon for her Spring100. Keep up the beautiful work ladies!! ??

This is absolutely too fun!! ? Anna M. and her sisters decided to add an extra challenge to their walk by wrapping up a ball of yarn as they went along. She says it was partially successful! ?

Esther D. sent in these GORGEOUS photos! She enjoyed a beautiful walk with her sister, Kathryn, in the heart of Texas for week 4! Petting friendly neihborhood horses and wildflower picking look like they made for a pretty perfect Spring100 walk. ??

Rachel A. from Missouri is enjoying some fun friends during her Spring100 walks!! Who else sees cows or other livestock when they go out for a mile walks/runs???

Sarah B is soaking up some sunshine with these cuties and  Elisha + Adele are looking fantastic as they get out for their morning mile! Keep up the fantastic work EVERYONE. Y’all are doing a wonderful job! ?

“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
Romans 9:1

Meet Virginia! || Farm Life

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalm 23:1

Unexpected and super sudden, a tiny lamb was just born and entered our growing flock! The kids named the new lamb Virginia as it is the first lamb born on this “foreign soil”?[for the history buffs out there, y’all understand! And for those who are like myself… just look up Virginia Dare ;]. Now we are just hoping Virginia is a SHE and not a HE or else the name will have to be modified. ? Yes, I have heard the arguments that one should really not name the farm animals anything but tasty food names like Lamb Chops or Pot Pie or Drumstick to prevent sentimental attachment but oh well! Have I told you we are new at this farm stuff? ;) So, welcome little Virginia. May your days of grazing be every so sweet! Y’all, meet Virginia the lamb via the Iphone. ♥

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:2-4

Well now, it’s week 4!! || 100MileMonday

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalm 1:1-2

Welcome to week 4 of the Spring100!!?? It’s hard to believe that we are really already at week 4, isn’t it?! So many great photos this week and some new faces!! But first y’all got to log your mileage for WEEK 3(April 2nd-April 8th)! The super easy Mile log form is below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions, leave a comment below. I’ll answer asap! ?

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 “I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.  Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.”
Psalm 119:32-33

Oh my, it’s been a blustery cold week for everyone doing the Spring100 here in the USA this week! How is that for April weather? ;) So many of you have overcome snowstorms, rain, and freezing temperatures to tackle your miles for 3 week.  ☔❄ I’m so encouraged by YOUR dedication! I’ve been thinking about the race the Lord sets us on and how His Word is a light for our path. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Ps 119:105. ??Who would run a rocky unknown mountain trail in the dark without a head lamp? ? Not me!!!  By His Word illuminating our path, we will be able to navigate through this race of life[2 Tim 3:16]. As we enter week 4 of the Spring100 and you set out to get those walking miles in, I  want to challenge you all to more diligently hide God’s Word in your heart and make It your delight[Ps 1:1-2]!  Memorize, listen to, read think about, and make it your 24/7 meditation. Do exactly what Psalm 119:32 says, “I WILL RUN the way of THY commandments“! So who is with me? Come rain or shine, let’s conquer week 4 of the Spring100! Have fun!!???

 

  ??QUESTION for this week!!   What is your favorite time of day to walk/run? I would LOVE to hear YOUR answer in the comment section below SO don’t leave until you’ve left one. ?

? Now for the moment y’all have been so patiently waiting for! The 100mileMonday photo round-up! So many great photos this week and the theme seems to be “walking with good company”?!! I LOVE each photo I receive!  DON’T FORGET to send photos of yourself during your Spring100 walks each week[as many as you want] to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com and you will be included on the next post! :) We want to see YOU!!

Esther D. from Texas enjoyed her Spring100 walks with friends in Washington D.C. during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival!!  Then off to Great Falls Park with a view of the Potomac river. Love these Sights.  So much fun!

That moment you run into other Spring100ers during your Walk! ? Kendalyn + her faithful walking crew crossed paths with Kathryn + Daniel during their Spring100 walk for week 3. Too fun!

Hannah always gives such great description of her Spring100 walk photos! She says, “What do you do when the vehicle is in the shop and you “need” chips and cookies to serve company? You walk there and get miles for Spring 100!” Such a great idea. WAY TO GO, Hannah! ??

Such a contrast in weather here! ❄? Sarah has braved the cold all week in Kansas to conquer her miles and Virginie +  Aurélie took in the Spring weather at the park in Belgium for their walks! Keep up the great work, ladies!!????

Traveling won’t stop this family! They are diligently grabbing their miles in the square hotel complex. Can’t wait to see them cross the finish line! ??

Anna M. was super creative as she walked her miles in the school building where she teaches and Sarah B + Julie enjoyed a friendly walk on National Walking Day(yes, there is such a thing)!??

Look at this cute view!! Elisha’s got a fun group of walking partners for week 3.  Love having Elisha + Adele part of this year’s Spring100!!.??

Yes, even bundling up here in Texas!! Katelyn is doing triple duty with these little cuties on board. Love her dedication! Well done, Katelyn. ?

Kashima is beating the NY rush hour on foot for her Spring100 miles! Way to go, Kashima.?

At my house we all tend to walk a path our dad mowed for us so passing fellow Spring100ers and grabbing a quick selfie is a normal for us.? Joel grabbed this picture during his daily miles!! Love having you part of the Spring100 Joel. Keep it up!

??‍♀️?Esther and Barbara are looking lovely walking their miles this week! Esther’s enjoying Oklahoma terrain and Barbara braved the cold and snow in Massachusetts! Great job!!??

Kandace sent in these Photos! Her Spring100 walks enjoyed with her sister + Mom and a glorious Texas sunset for week 3. ?

This walking crew is always a fun sight! Lydia is leading the younger crowd toward the Spring100 finish line! Keep up the great work y’all. ??

Bekah decided to improvise  when she was short an older walking partner/safety buddy one day. She calculated the distance walking around our wrap-around porch and was able to safely accomplish her 1.1 mile for the day! ?   Kathryn + Daniel are doing a fantastic job tackling miles in the midst of a busy season. Way to go! Keep up the great work.

Love having Mrs. W & Elizabeth be  a part of the Spring100!! They are grabbing their miles in VA. They are enjoying their walks with family and friends for week 3!!?☺

Lovely faces from Texas and France for this lineup!! Micah enjoyed a bit of sunshine during her Spring100 walk and Marie was super happy to have her adorable niece join her as she grabbed her miles. ?☺

Bethany blessed us with this picture!! Spring100 walkers who live about 400(ish) miles apart met and enjoyed walking a mile together. Love seeing this picture of Bethany & Hannah with Beth + Erich and their adorable daughters. So much opportunity for fun fellowship during your Spring100 walks! ???

Walking with brothers is always better! ;) Hannah and John enjoyed each other’s company for week 3 and Abel made my Sunday Spring100 walk FANTASTIC by joining me. Great job EVERYONE!! Keep up the fabulous work!! ?

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17

Saturdays are for…

For me, Saturdays are for House cleaning and weekly tortilla making! ☺? With a cold front that blew in this morning, today was the perfect day for both. And honestly, there is something supremely relaxing about putting on an apron and rolling out dough! ?   Now our weekly round of tortillas are bagged up and ready to be enjoyed all week long! Looking for a great tortilla recipe? I have my family’s posted HERE! QUESTION!!How do you spend your Saturdays?? Comment below↓ and let me know. Keep warm and enjoy your weekend! ??

Lots of dough!

Rolled and ready to cook!

“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35

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When the Carrots go missing… || Farm Life!

“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
Isaiah 40:11

The moment when carrots begin to disappear from the refrigerator and there is a strange Baahing in your back yard. When baskets of freshly plucked clover clutter your porch and chirping can be heard in a small cardboard box… Y’all, this is farm life! Since I left you last week our tiny farm has grown by 31 sheep, 10 guineas, 2 bunnies[my dad had a very soft spot when at the farm & feed store ?], and 40 chicks[yet to be delivered!] Yes, you read that right. Farm life just got a little more serious at my house! ? Needless to say, Emmi and Bekah’s wildest dreams have come true and watching them is pure bliss! Sunday afternoon brought a rusty Red trailer filled full of fretfully frightened sheep[you would be too if nearly 20 unfamiliar faces were all watching you] and with the swing of the gate and unlatching of the trailer door, the sheep quickly made themselves at home in their new pasture! The chickens aren’t quite sure about their new companions but, in due time, I think they will become good friends! :) Nathanael has taken charge of the sheep and I love seeing how quickly they have taken to him. His steady consistent watch and care has the sheep willing to follow his commands! It reminds me John 10:14. ♥ So, y’all… it’s time to introduce you to Bugs and Buns the bunnies + the sheep[which have yet to be named] in a few dozen photos. The chicks will have to wait until next Farm Life post to have their debut!?? Looking forward to sharing more in the days ahead. Hope you enjoy!!

P.S. this post is dedicated to my Grandpa C. ???

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”
John 10:14

↑ Loved having company that day!! Thank you E. family for the fun visit. :)

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:  And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
John 10:27-28

 

Welcome week 3 || 100MileMonday

“Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalm 86:11

We are officially entering week 3 of the Spring100 and I am extremely excited!!?? Y’all are doing wonderful and  we have a really FANTASTIC bundle of Spring100 photos to share with you[so many new + familiar faces from 3 different countries!!]…. BUT FIRST formalities. ? The super-easy Spring100 WEEK 2 mile form is below.↓ Please be sure to add up the miles walked/ran for WEEK 2  and submit them here! You should receive an automated email within a few hours after submitting your mile-log but if not, just resubmit to ensure your miles have been received! We count Monday-Sunday as a week cycle here at Spring100 so add up the miles for the previous week(March 26th-April 1st) based on that. Once again, if you are out of town or away from internet connection, just come back and submit your miles when you are able. If you have any questions regarding Spring100 and week 2 mile logging, just leave a comment or send me an email! Spring100@shilohphotography.com

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WEEK 2 MILEAGE FORM

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“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
Psalm 128:1

??Did you get your miles logged? Good, now we can move on to the fun! ;) How was week 2 for you? From the pictures received, it looks like I wasn’t the only one walking in rain this week. ;) April is here so don’t forget to print your Spring100 April Calendar. For week 3 I chose Psalm 86:11 as the verses I will be meditating on as I walk! It says, “Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.“ This verse is one of my all-time favorite verses to recite during my walks. “unite my heart to fear THY NAME”! ? We are told that the fear of the Lord  leads to life[Prov 19:23], blessings abundant[Ps 115:13], wisdom[Prov 1:7»Prov 9:10], and satisfaction. “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”Prov 19:23! This week I strongly encourage y’all to memorize and meditate on Psalm 86:11 during your walks/runs. I have been so encouraged to hear so many of you are using your Spring100 miles to recite, listen to, and memorize God’s Word! Hearing this us a huge blessing for me. Way to go!! So, who is ready to conquer week 3 of the Spring100?! I am praying it’ll be a blessed and encouraging week for each of you. Have fun!!??

??Question for this week!! ?? 1.) How are you using your walking/running time? Enjoying good conversation with family or friends? Meditating on God’s Word? Listening to sermons or hymns? Praying? Etc.? Comment below and let me know. I love hearing how you use the time! ?

????DON’T FORGET! These posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos and comments!!! Help make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive by leaving a comment below and sending in your photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking/running and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! :)

I’ve so enjoyed having Bethany, Suzanna, and Lydia part of the Spring100! They are enjoying beautiful Spring100 walks and even got their brothers involved.  Way to go ladies!!?

Hannah, Jesse, and John didn’t let the rain stop them! John says, “It was pouring but we needed our miles”. Way to go to the B. crew! ???? You are doing a fantastic job!

Love these smiles! ? Melanie is managing to tackle her miles in the still-chilly state of Ohio and Keilah is looking gorgeously energized as she enjoys the Spring100 way up in WA! ?

 From Kansas to Belgium! ? So glad to have Jenny From KS join the Spring100 and Virginie + Aurélie are enjoying a Spring100 walk in Belgium for week 2! Great job ladies?

Kandace is soaking up some gorgeous South Texas Spring sunsets while she conquers her Spring100 miles for week 2! ???

Esther DeL. is walking week 2 in Virginia with her sister and sweet little nephew Jack! How cute is that little guy?! ??

Love these fun photos! Hannah B. is enjoying week 2 walks with her brothers?? and Bethany is finding beautiful blossoms during her woodsy walks! ?

Rachel A. enjoyed a beautiful Missouri Spring100 walk with her brother Miles!? Always love seeing Rachel’s Pics!

So many fun couples have joined the Spring100 and I love seeing it! ? Kathryn + Daniel are working together to finish strong! And of course, their adorable baby is in tow. ?

Walking is always so much fun with friends! Annie enjoyed a Resurrection Sunday Spring100 walk with this fun group. Love the photo, Annie!! ❤

Country Road and pretty pastures! Grace + Anna are looking gorgeous as they accomplish week 2 of the Spring100. Keep up the wonderful work ladies! ?

Kashima’s doing her Spring100 NYC style! I always love seeing the unique places she’s walking her miles. From Subways to city sidewalks, Kashima adding a joyful smile to our Spring100! ??

Leah + brother enjoyed a jog together for week 2 and Sarah + her dog Ellie are grabbing Spring100 miles together! ? Way to go ladies.  ????

Hannah enjoyed a springy walk in the woods and Ruth grabbed an evening mile by moonlight! LOVE these photos. Super fun! ??

Katelyn’s walking crew is always beyond adorable! Way to go to all the moms out there. You tackling your miles with toddlers is HUGE! Keep it up. ??

Katelyn was blessed by a visit from her mom Mrs E. and guess what? They are both Spring100 participants. They enjoyed walking their miles together in North Texas this week!?❤

Isn’t it amazing how much different Spring weather can be for those participating?? Sharon is braving an ice storm in Colorado for week 2 and marina is enjoying sunny skies in Texas. Great job to you both! ?

Marie from France is finally enjoying a bit of sunshine for week 2 after spring showers! Looking lovely, Marie.?❤

Beth is getting her miles in with family this week! Love seeing families enjoying the Spring100 walks together! ?❤❤

Annie snapped this picture of Matthew and Elisha having a blast during their Spring100 walk! That’s what I call having a great time. ????

So happy to see Hannah is finally enjoying Sunny weather and gorgeous Spring flowers in VA(huge change from her picture last week) and Lydia’s leading her walking crew through muddy puddles in Texas! ??

Elisha enjoyed a 4.5 mile hike at Lost Maples for week 2! She managed to accomplish her highest climb yet for the Spring100: 2,200 feet! Well done Elisha!! ??

My Mom + Dad are the perfect Spring100 partners. I love having them participating! Mom came up with a super fun way to keep track of her miles. With her busy schooling/housekeeping schedule, she found a Simple Excel document on her computer has been perfect to jot down miles walked! Looking great mom & dad!???

Anna from OK grabbed a shot of her Spring100 wildflower bouquet and Micah is looking rosie as she accomplishes her miles! ❤

In between swap meats and auctions, Joel grabbed most of his miles on the road this week! Wonderful job!

And yes, I have a few walking buddies this week… but that’s for another post[stay tuned!!] Happy walking/running y’all!

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Colossians 3:17