Reached

I reached the goal I had set out for myself yesterday: I had walked to the former Albertson's and back in 40 minutes. Doesn't sound like much but it's about 2.6 miles so my pace isn't too bad. Today I made it to Founder's Park. Feels good. I can't run because of my knees but I can walk briskly and that is what I am doing. It is also just as good for you to walk quickly and less deliterious on your joints, in case you were wondering. I am trying to justify not jogging but I feel good in what I am doing and I still work up quite a sweat and the last part of my walk, coming up our hill is enough to get my heart pounding pretty good. I have realized one thing: I am not smooth. I see people running and walking and they make it look so effortless and smooth and I am just kind of herky jerky and I think that works me out a little more. I don't know but that's my story and I am sticking to it. My son up at college is sick or was sick yesterday. Asked me about blessings and how many people to give one. It was a great discussion. He is a good kid. All of my kids are good. Although they aren't really kids anymore. I can't believe how fast time has gone and how fast it is going right now. I look around and it's May already. Where does the time go? I feel like Jacob again that my life is passing me by as if in a dream. It just doesn't seem possible that things are moving so quickly. I just feel so blessed to be a part of my children's and my wife's life. They make me so much better and the build on the foundation that my mom, and in part, my dad have give me. I am truly blessed. I just ho[pe and pray that I can be the example that my family and neighbors need so that together we can attain the goal for which we are reaching.