39 Miles isn't enough??!!

First off, thank you for reading my blog. I so appreciate your enthusiasm. Several of you have asked what the blog name, ChurchLadyWalking, is all about.  It’s simple, really. For the past seven and a half years, I’ve been the Administrative Assistant for New Beginnings Moravian Church in Huntersville, NC.  (great church, great pastor, great group of people, you should check it out – I know, a shameless plug, but it’s my blog so live with it!) Prior to that, I co-led a Youth Group at another church, taught Sunday School, and spent 9 months as its Interim Secretary.  My sons and husband started calling me Church Lady. The “walking” part – well, that should be easy to figure out J

Anyway, when last we “spoke,” I had heard a commercial for the Charlotte Avon Walk for the Cure; not once, not twice, but repeatedly over the course of a day. I took this as a sign . . . I’m big on signs . . . that this was something I should consider – could I do this? could my walking make a difference?  39 miles in two days?  Yikes! Was God leading me to do this? It would certainly give me something to focus on; get my mind off my father’s passing, family dynamics, and the work that still had to be done – sorting and boxing of his things, etc.  But 39 days?   walking?  I don’t like to walk. I rationalized that if after Day One I had had enough, I could just go home.  Checked it out online and requested an information packet. In the meantime, I PRAYED, a lot, and asked God to guide me.  Just in case He was busy, I posted a status on fb asking if anyone has ever participated in the Walk, and to weigh in J

In the meantime, I learned that one of the church members sons’ had organized a team in Tampa for the Susan G. Komen Walk this fall, in memory of his wife, Jenn. She lost her battle several years ago . . . AND, a good friend (from Huntersville) was going to be part of the team.  So… more prayer followed --- and the decision was made.  Instead of walking 39 miles in two days, I’d be walking 60 miles in three days; instead of being close to home, I’d fly to Tampa. Let’s recap – I don’t like walking, I don’t like flying – perfect!  I didn’t say it made sense, I just believe that I’m supposed to do this; that God is leading me. Hope I didn’t misunderstand His plan!