Author Archives: Rita

10.31.2010

This is the last weekend before leaving for Dallas and 60 miles of walking.  I finished 10.60 miles Saturday and 6 miles today before church.  Fall is here and it is so lovely.  Bright sun both days, leaves have changed … Continue reading

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10.27.2010

Just finished 7.10 miles on a nice, cool evening.  I Went Bare—-no headphones!  Only me, my thoughts and conversation with the Trinity.  There was a lot to think about and pray about.  For instance, how we are to “imitate” Jesus.  … Continue reading

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10.24.2010

Big week of preparation… 18 miles yesterday.  Larry walked the whole way with me.  He was a trooper!  We saw lots of pavement and together it was made easier by his accompaniment.  A good lesson, don’t do life alone.  Find … Continue reading

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10.20.2010

Started the morning drawing close to the Father God through reading of scripture — plugging into my real source of strength and inspiration.  Used Phillip Yancey’s daily devotion – prayer, music, scripture and silence.  The verse “draw close” to Him. … Continue reading

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10.19.2010

Spent some time tonight with my magnificent trainer- Amasa.  She was her usual encouraging person.  It was very interesting to me that I seem to be a little less inspired, no change of mind about the goal, but just not … Continue reading

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10.11.2010

Just returned from a 6 mile walk after work.  I was so energized as today I got on the Climb Kili website and got to take a look at my fellow climbers. WOW what a group!  I want to write … Continue reading

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10.09.2010

I am actually writing this 2 days after the fact but I wanted to capture some thoughts about the walk on this Saturday.  The goal was 18 miles…..my sister drove to Springfield so we could walk this mileage together.  We … Continue reading

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09.23.2010

Todays thoughts were around trying to stay accident free.  Avoiding nuts, acorns and today a cyclist speeding down the sidewalk.  Almost got clipped, but just a scare.  Listened to Floyd McClung today – 5 Ways to Change the World.  It … Continue reading

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