Blissful, Happy Sleep

I am worn out! I walked for an hour this morning pushing Katie in the stroller while Chip rode his bike. Then tonight I walked another 45 minutes with my sister, Jean, and her family. I have that wonderful tired, almost achy feeling. In between I was busy doing laundry, cleaning the house, and unpacking from our trip to Greenville.

There are times I fall into bed mentally or emotionally exhausted and sleep feels like a necessary, not happy, escape. Nights like this, though, I fall into bed with the physical exhaustion that comes with more than typical exercise, and drifting off to sleep feels happy and blissful.

Blessing #83, July 19, 2010

I am blessed that I am fit enough to exercise. Exercise makes everything in my mind and body better and stronger. I have had knee surgeries, barely escaped back surgery, and I still take my able body for granted. Well, today I am acknowledging this gift.

Southern Summer

Our kids are spending the night with their cousins in Conyers. After I dropped them off, I headed back to Athens to meet Trey at the dollar movie for a matinee. When the heat index is over 100 degrees, there is nothing better than a "cold enough to hang meat" theater. We saw Robinhood with Russell Crowe. It was fair-a different take on a legend that has been told countless times.

The best part of the movie was when it was over. We came outside and it was overcast and had cooled drastically. I drove home with the windows down, and then walked for over an hour with my sister and her family. It was still humid, but it was cool enough to be outside and be active. That's what summer nights are supposed to feel like!

Blessing #73 July 9, 2010

I am thankful for cold movie theaters. I am thankful my sister lives around the corner. I am thankful for a summer evening without such oppressive heat and that I am able-bodied and can exercise.