The Fear You Won’t Fall
A frequent visitor in my office lately has been The Sneeze. Nobody actually has the swine flu on my floor but sneezing has been rampant. It’s just that time of year. It is not uncommon to sit at my desk and throughout the day here the explosive sounds of a violent juicy sneeze followed up by the melodious “God Bless You.” After hearing “God Bless You” so many times I honestly began to wonder how that tradition even started. I mean, you don’t say “God Bless You” after someone burps or coughs. Why is one explosive fluid expulsion better than the other? Thanks to the good ‘ole internet I have the answer to inquiring minds out there. Evidently the answer is two-fold, on one hand back in the days people believed that when you sneezed part of your soul actually escaped your body. When your soul escaped you became vulnerable to demons entering your body, therefore, saying “God Bless You” was the way to ward off those nasty little buggers. Secondly, people also believed up until recently that your heart stopped when you sneezed. Saying “God Bless You” after the sneeze was a way of thanking the Lord for restarting your heart and also welcoming you back to living. Ahh, don’t you feel enlightened now? When someone sneezes in your office and you hear the “God Bless You” you’ll know why. Please thank me when you win Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit.
Speaking of God blessing us, I was blessed to know Jerome B. (Ryan’s Grandpa) for nearly 11 years that I’ve been with Ryan. He was taken home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 4. Although it was incredibly sad for us, it was a blessed day for grandpa because he gets to go be with grandma in heaven. I can remember vividly watching my Grandpa and Ryan’s Grandpa laughing together and having a great time at my wedding. It makes my heart hurt and swell a little to know that they are together in heaven as well. I miss my grandpa with a passion and watching Ry’s grandpa slip away to be with all of my other loved ones was bittersweet. I have some pretty special memories of Grandpa J that I’m holding precious to my heart right now and maybe someday when it’s a little less raw I’ll share them with you as well.
In an effort to lighten the mood a bit here, let’s talk about my failed efforts as an athlete lately. How can the pendulum swing so far in the opposite direction? I realized I have been caught in the swell of life and circumstances and I’ve just been so tired that I’ve let things go. Important things like my exercise, diet, and health. I’m getting back on the right track and feel almost normal today (I think one more good night’s rest will fix me right up) and am looking very much forward to getting back in the groove of things next week. CrossFit here I come! I hesitate saying that my new medication has fixed it all, but so long as I follow all of my rules and don’t deviate it seems to be working. It’s been so long since I’ve gotten up at 4am to make it to the gym that I’m afraid I’m going to have to set goals for myself again to make it work. Any ideas? Morning crew, here I come! Please, I beg of all of you that are reading this, text me, email me, call me…make me come! I will send you my number if you’ll be my “get up” buddy. J
Tonight Ry comes home. Finally. I miss that little fella. I do not like being a one-woman household. Tonight we also go pick up our new addition Jerome. Cross your fingers it all goes well when he meets my other kids tonight. I bought George a new toy as a peace offering and explained to him what is going to happen but I’m still not sure it got through. I will post some pictures of the little man just as soon as I see him! I don’t think we’re to the point that you’ll be getting Christmas cards from us with our picture, the now family of 5, this year, but who knows.
Who’s racing this weekend? GOOD LUCK, RUNNERS!!! I have 18 days left until the Tulsa Marathon. Who’s nervous? Not me, the gal who hasn’t run all week.
TODAY I LOVE: feeling almost in control again and Hubba Bubba bubblegum
SONG OF THE DAY: “The Fear You Won’t Fall” by Joshua Radin
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I will be your wakeup buddy! 4am comes awfully early and it would be so nice to get that “let’s get up & go for our morning run” text! Or “C’mon. Time to finish our morning workouts before the sun comes up!” I’m here for you girl! I’m just getting back to it too, but together, we can do it!
i’m sorry you’ve had a rough week! they are hard to bounce back from! Just rest!! It’s amazing how much better you’ll feel!!
I’m a morning person so i’d be your wakeup buddy-but i’m 2 hours behind you…so that might be a FAIL!!