Prayer please!

Many of you know that JT has been having trouble with his shoulder for a while.  We've known that he's needed surgery for over a month now, but with the half-marathon and work it's been challening to schedule it.  He was at the doctor's yesterday and because he will be flying in December and we wanted to do the surgery before the year ends, he will be having his surgery tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:30.  I have taken off work for the afternoon and all day Friday.  It seems sudden, which the scheduling certainly was (thanks for the 2 days notice!), but we have been planning on getting this done.  He has a cracked collar bone and a possible labrum tear underneath it.  They are going to cut and remove about 1 centimeter of his collar bone and smooth out the edge.  They are also going to look for any other tears.  The surgery should take between 1 and 2 hours.  Right now his mobility with the shoulder is very limited and he has pain doing everyday tasks.  Please pray for steady hands for the doctor and a calm heart for his wife :)  Even though surgery makes me nervous, it's so wonderful to know that God is in control.  We have a wonderful maker who loves us so much, and I sleep well knowing Justin is in his hands.  Will update tomorrow or Friday with how everything went.     

13.1... check!

Well here we are... all in one piece.  We woke up this morning (quite early!) and the daylight savings helped :)  We were lookin rough, but ate our bagels with peanut butter glopped on (yummmm) and headed to the race with our good friends Mark, Kristy, and their son Drew.  I will say, it was freeeezing!  However, much better than my first half marathon where I didn't bring a coat.  Ummm yea, learned my lesson the first time and was much more comfortable this time around.  We were smiling tho!

The gun went off and I needed a bathroom break 2 miles in (too much info, I know) so JT went on ahead.  Took me a good 35 minutes but I caught up to him.  We ran side by side for the rest of the way.  That is until I pulled ahead the last half mile and beat him by 30 seconds.  I have been running for 7 years and this man has been running for 6 months.  So I will swim in that 30 seconds until he beats me next race (did I just say "next race?").

(notice he's passing the nice lady on his left)

(Mark coming down the home stretch!)

Way to go guys!

These foil things really do keep you warm

I just love this little boy!

We love the DeCiccos

JT's boss Lori and co-worker (and friend) Mark

Soooo happy!

After we got home we ate whatever we wanted ('bout to go get a milkshake to wash down those lofthouse cookies), watched lots of TV, and just relaxed.  I went grocery shopping which helped my legs loosen up.  JT is still suuuper sore so we are going for a walk in a few minutes.  Overall it was a great experience.  We stayed safe, healthy, and even finished in sub 2 hours!  (1:58:24 for me and 1:58:55 for him).  I 'm so grateful for a husband who would pick up a sport, which he really doesn't like, just to spend time with me... and he did so well too!  He's already talking about our next one while I just want to focus on this one being over :) 

Quick shoutout to Mark who just picked up running when JT did, Laurel who definitely had perseverance until the end, and Lori who is an inspiration to all!  Not to mention Kristy who held all our things, took care of a 3 year old for hours in the cold and did the driving just to support us.  What a great day.  God is so good :)

Packet Pick-up

Well the time has come... our half marathon is tomorrow!  We haven't trained like we had wished, but what are ya gonna do?!  We saw our friends Mark and Tim (and Elam!) at the pick-up place.  I was pretty excited because I really like the environment and festivities that come with a half marathon... not to mention the coupons and free offers.  I'm sure the $70 or so that we spent signing up covered it all, but I'm still the sucker that feels like its free :)

We carbed up on pasta last night and are going out to dinner tonight with 3 other folks from JT's office that will be running as well.  Pics of that to come.  Until then... we're #1!

(so I know I'm technically saying "hang ten"... but I promise it was meant to be a 1)

Special Delivery!

How did we NOT win?!?!

Our Sunday School class had a Halloween Party complete with a costume contest. My brother and new sister Beth spent half the day helping me make our costumes. I thought they were genius. Apparently not so. Hezikiah and wife took the prize. Stinkin Amish...