Miracles #12 and 13: Taxes

I finished our taxes. When I say that I mean that I finished my part of the deal. (Our tax lady still needs to figure it all out. I have no idea how to do it!) We are both self-employed so it can get a little complicated with our many W-2 and 1099 forms, our in-home office and all the deductions. We are not an EZ-form household! So of course this is usually a time of the year where I stress out because I have to do them. Granted, once I get started they aren’t near as bad as I thought but sometimes just the thought of doing the taxes is so horrible that I’d rather go to the dentist. And if you know anything about me- you know that I hate the dentist. Not him personally but just the thought of GOING to the dentist…So over a couple of days I finished them- Miracle #12. Then I figured out a way (this idea is only from the Lord) that will make them easier next year- Miracle #13. I was almost excited to do next year’s taxes! (That wouldn’t be a miracle, that would just be crazy!)

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Miracle #11: Running

After Christmas David mentioned that he wanted to train for the OC Half Marathon in May. I laughed because...

1. I've never, ever had the desire to run.
2. I didn't think he was serious.
3. Running 'just because' is right up there with getting up early - it's almost a sin in my book.
4. I've never, ever had the desire to run.

But...I figured if he was up for it - I would give it a try. Never did I imagine that we would actually continue past the first week. The first day we went running, I don't think I got much past 1/4 of a mile when I thought I was going to DIE. DIE!! It was horrible. I couldn't breathe- my whole body hurt. The thought of one day running 13+ miles seemed impossible! The next day we went out again- it still didn't feel that great but I didn't feel quite as bad. The next week I could run a mile!

We are now 6 weeks into it. We run 4 times a week anywhere between 2-5 miles and I'm still alive! Amazing! We still have a long way to go but this is definitely a HUGE miracle! The next miracle will be to actually finish the race in May!