Brandon and Jennifer: 10K

10K

Mama and Willie

I ran the Brigham City Peach Days 10K. Brandon was so sweet and took the morning off work to watch William, and they met me at the finish line.

It's funny, cause I did the worst ever on my placing, but the best on my time.

My Peach Days 10K history:

2005, 2nd place at 51:22, received 2nd place metal

2006, 7th place at 56:31

2008, ? place at 57:00

2010, 9th place at 50:19, my best time ever!

My 30th birthday is in 2 weeks. I didn't win a metal today, but the fact that I beat my 25 year old body at 30, is truly what it's all about for me... to beat my PR.

The Lord has helped me improve little by little at every race this year. I couldn't have done it without Him pushing me along. :)

Sept 11, 2010

My Favorite Ensign Quotes

"I have found that implementing these five patterns-going to a private place to pray, kneeling, praying vocally, expressing gratitude, and praying for others-has helped me to pause and ponder on what I say in my prayers and has made the experience more meaningful. The Book of Mormon teaches other patterns of prayer as well, including being consistent and giving sufficient time to prayer and meditation. The Savior's prayers in the Book of Mormon include all of these five patterns."

-Patterns of Prayer in the Book of Mormon, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: I want to make my own prayers more meaningful lately. As I read these patterns I could see what my prayers lacked. When I was pregnant it was very uncomfortable to kneel and pray, so I got in the habit of not kneeling. As President Thomas S. Monson stated, "Kneel to pray." I will follow his counsel and kneel to pray. I know praying vocally will help also.

"First on your "to do" list, put the word prayer. Most of the time, your prayers will be silent. You can think a prayer. You can always have a direct line of communication with your Father in Heaven. Do not allow the adversary to convince you that no one is listening on the other end. Your prayers are always heard. You are never alone!"

-How to Survive in Enemy Territory, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: Half way through my day, I often realize that I haven't said a prayer yet. I'm so busy with kids and household chores that its hard to find quiet alone time to pause and kneel for a prayer. For some reason I've thought that that's what I must do for my prayers to be heard. I loved reading this quote by President Packer to set me straight! I can think a prayer and they will always be heard.