Super Woman found! ??|| Happy MOTHER’S DAY

Well, I hear they are looking for super woman these days?…. No need to look any further! ??34 years of mothering, 14 kiddos, 11.6 years of pregnancy[because my mom always carry the her babies an extra month! ?], 23 years of homeschooling, somewhere around 70,000 loads of laundry, countless toothpaste bottle caps returned to their bottle[inside joke y’all], 61,000 diapers changed[approximates here], countless hours of slightly emotional daughters counseling[Not sayin’ it was me ?. Just sayin’ there is truly no better counsel session than a long talk with your mom♥ ;], late night feedings, early morning errand running… WOW!  Needless to say,  Super Woman has been found and she lives in my house. ? My mom’s super powers include baking chocolate cake, volleyball[she’s really good], all things crafting, organizing the ugliest of messes, keeping a half a dozen students in line, gardening in Southern Texas[y’all, that’s a feat!], and solving all my problems. ;) To the world’s BEST mom and Super Woman, HAPPIEST OF MOTHER’S DAY!!!!!!?  We are SO thankful to the Lord for you and you have blessed us! Yes, it’s true… every day should be mother’s day! ??

“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

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26

To Oregon & Washington then back again! || Terrific Pacific 2017

To Oregon & Washington then back again! That’s right, I caught my first glimpse of the Terrific Pacific and was it every so lovely. Pennies were saved and plans made for quite some time. Tickets purchased, bags packed, suspense escalated, and itineraries diligently made[y’all, Grace is a pro at itinerary making! ;] FINALLY! The day came for a few of my favorite people and myself to hop on a plane headed for the great state of Oregon! ✈️? Wow, I was SOOOO excited to finally visit a few friends that have been such a blessing to me! What a wonderful time of visiting was had. Whale watching, Thrift Shopping, doughnut eating, coffee shoppin’, friend visiting, and airplane flying all made for a wonderful time. ??  And now I am home with a few dozen photos to share. So, from Texas to Oregon then Washington and back again in photos! Thankful to the Lord for the Terrific Pacific Trip. ?

“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.”
Psalm 139:9-10

Many thanks to all the Iphones and their owners that contributed to this post! ;)

Early Morning airport Selfies

We had 2 favorite food stops on this trip! Word of Mouth in Salem OR and Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai in Portland. They were extremely delicious!!

Off to Whale Watch at Depot Bay, OR!!

Whale watching was a must when visiting the Pacific…. Even if you don’t see any whales! ;)

It got COLD!! :D

Fun Shopping in Portland!

Portland shopping!

Then it was off to Salem to visit with my sweet friend, Amber!

And yes, she even let me take her pictures.  ? ? We had a wonderful time talking for several hours and enjoying some pretty exquisite food!?

 

Off to Seattle we went! To visit our favorite red-head!! ♥

Delicious lunch made by Keilah, dock walks, coffee shops, cupcake stops! Couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Finally, the time came to return home. As much as I LOVE to travel, coming home  is always so sweet! Thankful for the wonderful memories made and look forward to doing it again one day soon… Lord willing!

“They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at Thy tokens: Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.”
Psalm 65:8

Well, hello May! || Spring Radnomness

Well, hello May! How did you get here?! ?? How delightful it is to see you in all your splendor.  Spring in all it’s sweetness is swiftly passing by and I am enjoying every quick moment of it. From new chicks to icecream dates, coffee shops with sisters, sweet postal surprises from a kind friend that completely made my day??, and even a baby shower! It’s been a beautiful season filled full of God’s goodness! Today I am counting my spring blessings. God’s goodness is very present in every second and breath. Have you taken time to notice? ? Yes! I have some explaining to do about the frequent stops at airport terminals mentioned in last post but until I can share ;) , how about Spring Randomness from the Camera and Iphone! What has been a highlight of YOUR spring? I would love to hear in the comments below. Happiest of Wednesdays[to date] to you!!

“I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.”
Psalm 145:5




SWEEEEET FRIEND

Great cupcakes

Spring Sunsets

NEW Chickcs!

Resurrection Sunday Cheesecake

Baby Shower! Beautiful mom + Baby

Delicious Coffee

Fun Volleyball

Go fish ;)

” Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.”
Psalm 145:16-17

Welcome week 8!! || 100MileMonday

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Romans 8:1

Welcoming week 8 of the  Spring100!! ??? 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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Hello everyone!!! Welcome to week 8. ?? How was your walking/running for week 7 of the Spring100? Have you been enjoying great weather?? Most of mine was done on a treadmill or in the airport terminal… but that’s another blog post! ?✈️ One of our fellow Spring100ers competed in her very first 5K this week and I couldn’t have been more overjoyed to hear this. Everyone give Leah a big hand! ??? Way to go LEAH!! ??  As we move forward, summer plans may threaten to hinder us from meeting our walking/running goals BUT don’t lose heart. Keep on persevering! You can do it!! Just like in our physical exercise, we are going to find certain seasons in our spiritual walk/run that are going to be a bit more challenging to run with endurance. Very often it will feel as if we are running up hill as we face trying situations and spiritual discouragement. Sometimes these uphill runs will seem impossible or unending BUT we can run with endurance as we set our eyes on Jesus Christ! He himself has run the race before us[Heb 6:20]. He has victoriously finished and enabled us to do the same through HIS strength[Phil 2:13]! So, as you face those uphill runs spiritually, set your eyes on our Lord and Savior “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.” Our faithful God has promised that as we look to Him and trust HIM, we shall NEVER be put to shame[Rom 10:11]. He remains faithful in every season as we spiritually run! Uphill and down, He is always beside us, guiding us every step of the way[Is 41:13]. Set your face like a flint[Is 50:7] and run in the strength of the Lord! I will be praying for you all during week 8. ?

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

??2 questions!! ?? 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! :)

LEAH!!!!

So blessed by Leah’s dedication and determination! She has officially run her very first 5k. Congratulations LEAH!! ???

Natalie!!

Natalie made my day with these pictures!! How gorgeous is her Spring100 view?! ?

Kandace!

Kandace is enjoying some niece time during her Spring100!? Loved these pictures, Katelyn!! #DayMaker ?

A layover gave us a great excuse to grab a Spring100 mile before the next flight!✈️

Austin!

Sarah!!

Austin is dedicated at the track for Week 7 and it seems he’s being followed by a cutie! ;) Sarah’s conquering Spring100 miles in Kansas! Way to go.? ??

LOVE my mom’s creativity!! She has been keeping the kiddos on track with their Spring100 goals this past week. FANTASTIC JOB y’all!! ☺️?

Bethany

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Bethany is doing a wonderful job up north. She spotted this critter while walking and successfully snapped a picture! WAY TO GO Bethany!! ???

Joel!

Joel’s been traveling non-stop for work but still diligently grabbing his miles wherever he can! And Elisha is keeping on track with the help of her trusty dog. Keep up the wonderful work everyone!!!??

“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 16:8

HALF WAY at week 7!! || 100mileMonday

Can you believe we are at the HALF WAY mark 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 6 MILEAGE FORM

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“I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.”
Psalm 119:32

Well, half way through Spring100 is almost unbelievable for me!! This has been a great challenge and I have loved getting to know you all a little better through it. ?The next few weeks we have some pretty exciting happenings planned for our 100MileMonday posts(including a give-away?), so be ready!! How was week 6 for you all? Spring100ers have enjoyed a variety of walking conditions this past week and it’s been so fun to see. From sunny warm river walks to snow-covered ground❄️[how’s that for a Spring day?!] If y’all are using the Spring100 Calendar, Ps 119:32 is the verse of the week. Honestly, whenever I read this verse, it makes my heart swell! We can run swiftly in His commandments because He “enlarges” our hearts. “God, by His Spirit, enlarges the hearts of His people when he gives them wisdom”[MHC] and we are told in James 1:5 that “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” How exciting is that truth?! I am reminded of Psalm 119:18 where the Psalmist says, “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.”  This would be a wonderful prayer for week 7 of the Spring100. May we seek the Lord diligently through His Word and pray that He would give us wisdom [enlarged hearts] to run [not just walk but RUN] swiftly in His commandments!! ?  Praying for you all!

 ??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) Since we are exactly half way through, what’s been your favorite thing about the Spring 100 challenge so far? 2.) What is YOUR FAVORITE after walk/run treat( chocolate, fruit, cheeseburger??, NAP?, etc.)?? 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! :) ?

RACHEL FROM MO!

Waving hello to Rachel from MO!? She’s enjoying her Spring100 and prepping for a Church 5k. Way to go Rachel!! ?

Melanie!

Love Melanie’s enthusiasm and joy during the Spring100!! ? And how’s that for a gorgeous Ohio view? Keep up the fantastic work Melanie!!

Mrs E!

Isn’t walking always funner with cute little girls?!!☺️?  Mrs E. enjoying her Spring100 at the track with her adorable granddaughters!

Sarah + Ellie

Elisha + Adele

All smiles from Kansas all the way to the heart of Texas for these Spring100 walkers! Sarah overcame the rain to get her mile in and Elisha + Adele are enjoying the sunshine. Beautiful job ladies! ???

Just so y’all feel a lot better about your walking conditions…. Sharon had to conquer a Spring Snow storm to get her mile in. ? Sharon wins most extreme walking weather conditions for week 7 y’all!! ??

Mom + Siblings

Mom’s been talking the kids on a river walk this past week! How fun does this group look?!? Keep up the great work y’all!! ?

Lydia

Lydia’s delication has been so INSPIRATIONAL!! Rain or shine, sick or healthy, hot or cold… she’s out grabbing her mile + helping the younger crew get their walks in too. Fantastic job Lydia!! ! ???

ENJOY WEEK 7!!!

“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

 

Carrot Harvesting….

Carrots are harvested… not mine but a brother’s! ;) What’s growing in YOUR garden?

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:35-38

Well, Hello Week 6! || 100mileMonday

“Righteousness shall go before HIM; and shall set us in the way of HIS steps.”
Psalm 85:13

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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How was week 5 for YOU?? We had “winter-ish” weather come back for a coupe days here in my area and it was really refreshing to walk/run in the crisp-cool air! As I look at my Spring100 Calendar, I am noticing we are almost half way through this challenge. WAY TO GO! ?? Y’all are doing a wonderful job and I am thrilled to have you in the Spring100 challenge. I hear a portion of the walkers/runners are recovering from  that nasty super-cold effecting a everyone from deep south in Texas all the way to London ;) but you haven’t let it slow you down.  WOW!! Fantastic!  This week’s Spring100 verse is Psalm 85:13, “Righteousness shall go before HIM; and shall set us in the way of HIS steps.“ This would make a great memory verse for the next week and I encourage you all to really meditate on it during your walk! Isn’t it a comforting and blessed truth that He sets us in the way of His righteous steps?! Enjoy week 6 everyone and don’t forget to send in 100MileMonday photos along the way!! Can’t wait to walk week 6 of the SPRING100 with you all across the miles! ???

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) Do you have a favorite walking partner or do you walk alone? 2.) Any of you had to push through sickness during the Spring100? Or sprained ankles, sore knees, random forms of discomfort?? Comment below answering one or both questions!↓↓  LOVING all the FUN answers y’all are giving on the weekly questions. Keep it up!!

SO MANY FANTASTIC photos this week! A HUGE thank you to all who submitted. ENJOY scrolling through and have fun on your walks/runs for week 6!!!?

??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!

Bethany + Hannah!!

LOVE this picture of Bethany + Hannah looking radiant and  enjoying a Spring100 mile with their friend in Oklahoma!! ? Way to go ladies!!

Annie + Julia!!

All smiles for these gals! Annie & Julia[+ adorable calf!!] completely made my day with these photos and  have been doing a fantastic job on their Spring100 goals! They even accomplished some running this week. ??? SPECTACULAR work!!

How’s this for outrageous adorableness?! Katelyn is conquering her miles with these precious little girls at her side!! Can’t get over those smiles. Keep up the great work Katelyn!!???

Micah!!

Kandace + Mrs. E!!

From Sunshine to Star-filled Skies…. Micah’s soaking up some Sunshine for her Spring100 & Kandace is enjoying her miles under the Texas Stars with Mrs. E! Looking great! ☺️?

Leah!!

Joel

Leah? from GA + Joel have inspired me this week with their distance running…. I absolutely love seeing their dedication and endurance! Keep up the fantastic work!??

Elisha + Adele

??Elisha & Adele are mastering week 5 with their faithful dog, Cooters! ? How gorgeous is their view?! Wonderful photos, Elisha!!?

Micah & Emmi have made quite a lovely walking team! They are enjoying their Sunset walks for the Spring100.☺️?

Sarah!

Lydia + Abel + Bekah

Sarah’s looking very lovely as she grabs a mile in between church services in KS and Lydia, Abel, + Bekah have faithfully accomplished week 5 together here in TX!! Way to go!!???

Nathanael

Grace

Nathanael has a 4 footed running partner for this challenge and Grace is keeping warm during the unseasonably cold Spring day for her Spring100 walk! ?

On your marks… get set… GO! Fun seeing these pictures. Because walking is always ALWAYS funner with best friends! ? How about challenging a friend to a race this week? ;)

So enjoying my SPRING100 walks! And added a few layers this week too. ;)  Keep up the fantastic work and thoroughly enjoy week 6!! ???

“He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3

Have you considered the company you’re keeping?

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Proverbs 4:23

Y’all ready for a  random Saturday thought?! ? Smartphones, laptops, & computers… we all have at least one of these, don’t we?! For some, your iPhone has become an extension of your arm ;). It is a tool which holds your  socialization, communication, work, and inspiration. For all of us, they are fun tools that can be used for lots of good but also can be used for a great amount of  evil…. the choice is ours to make[Deut 30:15-17]!   So, have you considered the company you’re keeping on these devices? :) In 1 Corinthians 15:33 we are told “Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” And in  Proverbs 12:26 it says, “The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.”  These verses do not  say bad company “might” or “could potentially” lead us astray  but bad company WILL lead us astray and corrupt good character! We find ourselves in a funny time when our friends and company are not just the people or place we physically interact with but also the company we choose to keep online. Facebook/Instagram friends or pages, blogs you follow, youtube videos you watch will affect and define you just the same as that company mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:33 and should be carefully chosen. It is very easy to think, “just because I follow them online doesn’t mean their languages/attitude/thoughts/etc. will effect me” BUT remember,  the people and pages you choose to follow and set before your eyes will have a huge impact on you spiritually. If they are “bad company”, they will ultimately corrupt good character. In Psalm 1:1 we are told “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.”  We are also commanded to “guard thy heart with all diligence” [Prov 4:23]. I am reminded of the command to “Be sober, be vigilant; BECAUSE your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”[1 Peter 5:8]. So, today I want to encourage you to choose holiness in ever nook and cranny of your heart and life…  including in the social networking sphere and people you follow online!  Guard your heart with all diligence as you pick up your phone and flip on your favorite social networking app. Remember, good and evil are set before you! You will be given the choice to pursue worldliness or holiness in your online conduct just as you face that choice in your every day life and what you choose will either negatively or positively affect your heart and life. To be holy means to be set apart and we see in 1 Peter 1:16 the command to “Be ye holy; for I am holy”. God calls us to live a set-apart life. This may not make you the most popular online presence… and that’s okay! ? If we are seeking to honor the Lord in our online conduct/company we will most likely not be the most popular but we will be a shining light in a very dark place. This is what we are called to do[Matt 5:16]!! He has made us “peculiar people” that we might “shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” and this including our online presence. So my friends… this is my quick randomly random Saturday afternoon musing!? Consider the company you’re keeping carefully… including social network company. Is the online company you keep feeding holiness or worldliness? Seek holiness in all your conduct including your online interactions! And thoroughly Enjoy your evening! ❤️??

“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”
Matthew 6:22

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Week 5 here we come!! || 100mileMonday

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

Well now, let’s give a warm welcome to 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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“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.”
1 Corinthians 9:24-25

How was week 4 of the Spring100 for y’all?? ? I hope you are finding it edifying, energizing, and encouraging. I had a super rainy week here BUT God allowed for just enough dry weather to get my daily walking goals in!! This week I have been super blessed as I meditate on 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 during my walks/runs.  We are called to run this spiritual race to win! Our prize? The incorruptible crown! This does not mean we earn our salvation  or that it is won by the way we ourselves run. If so, I would be desperately hopeless! You see, in Isaiah we are told that our works or “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” and in Romans 9:1 it says, “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” Salvation is a free gift of God and righteousness is found in the shed blood of Jesus Christ[2 Cor 5:21]! We are saved by grace[Eph 2:8-10»Rom 3:24»Acts 15:11], “our sufficiency is of God”[2 Cor 3:5] and this race we run, we run by HIS strength :). “The race of life is not a field for demonstrating the force of our will to make good choices. It’s a field for showing how the beauty of Christ takes us captive and constrains us to choose and run for HIS glory. The race of life has eternal consequences not because grace is nullified by the way we run, but because grace is verified by the way we run.” The way we run this race will prove whose strength we are running in and who has taken us captive. If we are trusting in ourselves or our own good works to get us to heaven[Rom 3:10»Is 64:6»Ps 130:3], we will have no endurance and completely fail the race…. We will fall drastically short of the finish line[Rom 3:23]. But if we have come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and found in Him our strength to run, we will run to win. Christ -in His great mercy and grace- enables us to run with endurance and finish the race set before us! :) Random thought for week 5. Look steadfastly to Jesus and trust HIM to sufficiently provide the strength needed to run the race set before you with endurance! He is faithful. ❤️ I will be praying for you all this new week of the SPRING100! Have fun!!

“ 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

??2 questions for this week!! ?? 1.) What would your dream location be to walk? The Grande Canyon, farmland of Ireland, ???  2.)  What’s your favorite part about your walks? (beautiful scenery, fresh air, etc.?) Comment below answering one or both questions! Happy walking/running for week 5.

??Remember!! 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!

Lydia!!

Lydia’s not letting the rain stop her! She’s walking in the rain for week 4. Way to go!!??

Katelyn!!

LOVE having Katelyn join us!! And how ADORABLE are her little girls???!! Keep up the fantastic work, Katelyn! ?

Walking parties are a common sight at our house now! :) Always a fun group to do the Spring100 with!! Lydia, Bekah, + Abel are working hard and a Grace helped create what looks like the Eiffel tower during their Spring100.???

Mrs. E.

Sarah!!

So happy to have Mrs E. part of the Spring100!! She’s enjoy the track and Sarah is getting a run in downtown! Both are looking lovely. Way to go ladies!!??

I found myself in good company during my evening walk! Followed by a flock of excited ducks who hoped I would feed them a bit of the chicken’s corn. Wonder if we can get some Spring100 duck shirts made….. ??

Sarah!

Kandace + Katelyn

Sarah’s dedicated in Kansas and Katelyn blessed me with this fun picture! Enjoy sister time during their Spring100 walk. Lovely!!?

Ruth + Emmi make a great walking team! Love Ruth’s dedication. ?

Joel!!

Joel’s been keeping on track with his Spring100 miles even with a busy traveling schedule! Way to go Joel! ????

“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.”
Proverbs 4:25-26

According to HIS abundant mercy || Happy Resurrection Day!

“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,  To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:78-79

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
1 Peter 1:3-5

“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”
Galatians 6:14

So thankful for God’s abundant mercy and the hope we have in Christ Jesus, our Lord.  We serve a risen Savior who is victorious over sin and death. Happy Resurrection Sunday to you all! ♥

Shadow of the Cross

“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”
Galatians 6:14

One loaf of Apple Cinnamon Bread || Blessed

Through the mail it sailed and in my P.O. box safely arrived! ? A box adorned with happy little strawberries containing a super delicious surprise. With a squeal of delight I opened the package and what do you guess was inside? Great guess! ? A loaf of Freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Bread from a very sweet friend!! Yes, a few happy tears were shed over a loaf of bread which brought with its delivery a ray of sunshine on a rainy Texas day. Y’all, crying over bread isn’t normal for me. ;)  The tears could have been because I was slightly over-emotional due to a cold that came on Saturday or the fact the loaf of bread smelt so outrageously delicious…?! Either way, the joy from that little box sent through the mail was 186% genuine!! ?? As I sit here enjoying a piece of that bread, I’m reminded of the blessing a random box from a kind friend in a far-away land can bring. Not necessarily because of its delicious contents[though they do help ;b] but because of the thoughtfulness of the one who sent it. Perhaps a this is that “cup of water” the Lord speaks of in Mark 9:41?! :) To the gifter(you know who you are) I must say, THANK YOU for making my day and blessing me in so many ways! Your random acts of kindness are used to water my soul and I pray the Lord will water yours in return. Prov 11:25, “he that watereth shall be watered also himself.” That is a promise! To those who may happen upon this post, prayerfully seek to be a blessing to those the Lord has put in your life! A load of laundry, sink of dishes, kind word, little note, or surprise postal delivery done in the name of the Lord can go a long way[Col 3:17]. When you allow the Lord to work through you, your random acts of kindness will be used to bless someone in some pretty amazing ways! This, my friends, is my random post for the week. ;) Happy Thursday! ❤️

“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”
Galatians 6:10

“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Phil 2:1-3

When a Kansan comes to visit! || Blessed

Y’all, when a Kansan comes to visit… well, you know it’s bound to be a fantastic time! ?Sarah and I have been friends for some time now(4+ years?!). The Lord randomly but at the perfect time allowed our paths to cross way back then and we’ve been good friends ever since! And we just happen to share a love for all things chocolate too[you can imagine our immense joy to find a ghirardelli store]. ;) She has been a sweet godly encouragement and I have been so blessed by her friendship. So you can guess what a JOY it was to have her fly all the way to Texas for a visit!! Words can’t even describe how thankful I am for the time we had together. Long talks, lots of laughter[I think we laughed so hard we cried], sightseeing, good food, great walks, kayak trips in beautifully sunny weather, fun memories, and lots a fantastic photos made for a perfect visit! Grace officially dubbed it a “lady’s retreat”. ?? Sarah even let me take her portraits which was icing on the cupcake for me[I’ll post a few of my favorites at the bottom of this post].? Y’all, she’s just as beautiful and vibrant on the inside as she is on the outside! So, how about a few[dozen ;] photos? Thank you so much Sarah for your faithful friendship and the wonderful visit!

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”
Philippians 1:3

 

 

Icecream found! ;)

KAYAKING <3

Perfect company + perfect weather!

Lovely lady’s lunch :)

photoshoot time!

Fun time at our favorite coffee shop!

Before flight Coffee

 “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.  She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness”
Proverbs 31:25-26

Hello 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. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Psalm 1:1-3

Welcome week 4!!?? It’s hard to believe that we are really already at week 4, isn’t it?!  NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 3! 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, leave a comment below. I’ll answer asap! ?

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WEEK 3 MILEAGE FORM

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Well, week 3 was EXTREMELY special for me!! ? My sweet Kansas friend who has also joined the SPRING100 blessed me with a visit and (yes!) we walked our daily miles together. ?? It was such a fun encouragement! MORE on that visit will be blogged by Wednesday[Lord willing!] so definitely check back!! :)  How was week 3 of the SPRING100 for you all? I know many of you had intensely busy schedules. Were you able to keep up with your Spring100 walks/runs? I am so looking forward to walking week 4 with you all across the miles!! ?? It’s been a blessing and privilege to have each of you join us for this Challenge! I have prayed and will be praying for  you this new week of the Spring100! May this new week be filled with growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ? Don’t forget to grab a Spring100 Calendar if you’re needing help keeping track of your daily miles. FOUND HERE!

 ??2 questions for this week!! 1.) Are you walking/running a little bit everyday, or taking longer walks just a few times per week? 2.)  What is your favorite time of day to walk/run? Don’t leave without answer at lease one[or both!!] I would LOVE to hear YOUR answer in the comment section below.

Yes, the moment y’all have been so patiently waiting for. ? The 100mileMonday photo round-up! I LOVED each photo received. The common theme seems to be “all things cute babies” this week. ;)   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!!

Kandace!

Kandace enjoyed her Spring100 walks while visiting her Sister in north Texas and outrageously cute niece joined the fun! Lovely ladies ??

Austin

Austin’s tracking with a couple very energetic nieces and it looks like one’s beating him in the running division! ;)  Looking great for week 3.???

Sarah!!

Sarah’s looking lovely for her Kansas Walk and even added a little extra weight to her workout this week with an ADORABLE little nephew!???

Ruth + Abel remained dedicated during a business trip with Dad! They are grabbing their Spring100 mile on the treadmill!! Way to go. ??

Walks are always better with Friends  + Sisters!!? Bekah & Emmi are keeping up with their Spring100 famously.

So, one of our littlest Sprint100ers may have received her shirt a bit early! ;) Elisha + Adele always add such a gorgeous touch to the Spring100 posts!!?

Leah

Hannah

Leah + Hannah looking lovely during Week 3 of Spring100! Leah grabbed some sun in GA and Hannah is enjoying the TX clouds. ?

Sarah + Ellie

Melanie

Sarah + Ellie enjoying a morning Spring100 walk in Kansas?? and Melanie mastered the 1.8 hike on a chilly morning in Ohio!! ? Love the smiles!!

2 Gorgeous Spring100 views from down south and the Budding East Coast! Can’t beat those. Keep up the great work everyone!! Can’t wait to hear how week 3 went for you. Leave a comment and let me know below! ↓

 

“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.”
1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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

Hello everyone!! ?? Well, it’s so nice to see you all here as we enter WEEK 3 of the Spring100! ? And it’s truly only by God’s grace this post is published. :) Last week’s Spring100 post brought a rather large and fantastic  group of visitors to the blog causing a little bit of a site-outage.?  But, praise the Lord, the Blog is back up, running better than ever, and ready for any traffic[big or small] that may come it’s way!  Would you help me out by leaving a comment below so I know you are seeing this post and everything is in working order? ☺ Alright, as usual, Spring100 formalities first before we get to the fun! NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 2! 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” !

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WEEK 2 MILEAGE FORM

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Did you get those miles logged for week 2? ? Fantastic… let’s move on!!?

1 Spring100 notice: ☞ a great question was asked by a fellow Spring100er. She said, “What if I don’t get to logging my miles on Monday? Will it still work on Tuesday?”
Answer: YES!! It definitely will work on Tuesday or even a week later. I know life can get busy so just go back to the post with the form containing the week your logging for. So let’s say you couldn’t get around to logging week 2’s miles until week 3. Just go back to the correct post containing the week 2 form to log week 2!! ☺ Feel free to send an email or leave a comment below with any questions that may come into your mind for week 3!

Phew, formalities over? Good! ☺️ Last week I received an email from H.B. who joined in the Spring100 with us and I can’t tell you how much his note blessed and encouraged me. With his permission, I want to share it with you all! I hope it encourages and reminds you to find your strength in Christ[2 Cor 12:9-10], resting in the sufficiency of His grace, and seeking to glorify Him alone[Col 3:17] in all you do as you run the race set before you[Heb 12:1-3]! And yes, it truly is possible to glorify the Lord even in something as simple as a 1 mile walk/run and that is the goal of the Spring100. :) H.B. says:

“My name is H. and I signed up to your Spring 100 Challenge. It was really an answer to prayer. I had been praying for the Lord to give me grace to get back into running. I had stopped running when I became a Christian 6 years ago. I knew it was a hobby that I had that I counted as ‘dung’ as Paul puts it[Phil 3:8]. After 6 years as a Christian I believe that the Lord wanted me to run again, but this time for his glory. When I read your blog I had faith to believe that the Lord was encouraging me to start again. The Lord soon gave me grace to find a pair of shoes that fit online. The shoes got here on Friday and I had a goal of 8 miles by the end of the weekend.
When I got up this morning I still had a goal of 8 miles, of which I had 0. But by the grace of God I was able to accomplish my goal by running/jogging/walking the Azalea Trail…. It was a wonderful experience. I was able to give glory to God and bless His name as I admired his creation.

1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

I checked the distance on Google and it came to 10.6 miles. Praise the Lord….”

Praise the Lord, indeed. ☺️  I’m thanking the Lord for H.B.’s testimony of God’s grace and I am so thankful he has joined us for the Spring100!! God truly does provide the grace and strength we need to do that which He has called us to, doesn’t He? His grace is sufficient!

How was week 2 for you all? I have LOVED hearing from lots of you and getting “status updates” throughout the week. Some of y’all are stuck indoors because of April showers but, with the aid of a treadmill, you’re not letting the rain stop you from meeting your goals! Others are opting out of driving to their destination and walking there. Way to go! ??This week I chose to walk most of my miles. A slightly sore ankle gave me an excuse to “slowly” walk ;). It was an extremely beautiful week of walking for me! I downloaded Psalm 147 on my phone and enjoyed listening to it while I did my daily miles. Verse 10-11 continually stuck out to me, “He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: HE taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear HIM, in those that hope in HIS mercy.”  Keep up the great work everyone! Take this challenge at your own speed/pace and have fun. Looking forward to walking the rest of Spring100 with you all!

 2 questions!!? 1.) How was the weather for week 2 of the Spring100? Sunny, dry, and warm? Or were rain coats, row boats, and layers necessary? ?  2.) Did you have any exciting encounters during Spring100 week 2 walks/runs? Grizzly bears, rattle snakes, etc? ?  I would absolutely love to have each of you Spring100ers answer at least 1 or both questions in the comment section ↓below↓!!

Now for the fun! ??? So many action filled photos this week. From East Coast, to the Heart of Texas and France… and even a couple scenic SPRING 100 views were sent my way. Loved receiving each one!!!  DON’T FORGET to send photos 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!!

Marie!! <3

↑ Marie from France snapped this photo after finishing her 5 MILE run! Way to go, Marie!!  Looking fantastic :)

Elisha + Adele

Grace + Emmi

↑ How beautiful is Elisha looking?! ? Elisha + adorable Adele enjoying the sunshine and Grace + Emmi are jumping for joy during their mile walk!

Austin

Lydia, Ruth, Bekah, + Emmie

↑ Even with a busy schedule, Austin is dedicating himself to the Spring100. ?He’s getting a run in at the track! Lydia, Ruth, Bekah, & Emmi! It’s all thumbs up from this walking party. :)?

Joel

↑ These may have been paparazzi shots from a photographer sister?!! ??Joel has been setting a great example of endurance with his evening runs.

Bethany!! <3

↑ Loved getting these pictures from Bethany + her furry little walking partner! ❤️

Joseph!

↑ ALWAYS love seeing Joseph’s emails pop up in my inbox. And this week he has been running! Way to go Joseph!! Keep up the fantastic work.?

↑ And yes, there are always the goofy photos sent my way!? Gotta Love the action in these shots. ;)

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↑ A Texas sunset + Sharon’s view during her Spring100 2 mile Walk! ENJOY WEEK 3 everyone!!

“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