Outrageous October Obliterated
Outrageous October marched out much the way that it marched in. Bible Study Mama and I committed to walking 4 miles each day for the first seven days of the month. Now, that tested and tried us, but we finished that goal. We were halfway to reaching our goal of walking sixty miles in the month of October. You would think that the rest of the miles would have come easily. Well, you thought wrong.
The other twenty-four days remaining in the month were full of challenges. This proved to be the busiest month that I have had in 2020. My schedule was jam packed. Although I lean towards the dramatic side, trust me when I say that I am pooped. My normal bedtime ranges between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Outrageous October had me going to bed at around 1 a.m. and then getting up in the morning and starting all over again.
October 30th rolled around, and I still needed to walk 3.5 miles to complete my goal. Bible Study Mama and I decided that we would be able to skip our usual Saturday morning walk if, and only if, we completed our miles. When I tell you those were the hardest, longest, miles of my life, they were the hardest, longest, miles of my life. I felt like I was walking through Jell-O. There was no point in asking if we were there yet. We walked this trail all the time. I knew we were not there yet. We finally finished, and I was so relieved.
My body was relieved too. I was able to wake up naturally on Saturday morning, and then hit the ground running. A long day to end a long month. Even though I wanted to opt out of many obligations during the month, I stayed the course. I gave all that I could. How could I not? The older I get, the more that I appreciate the opportunity to use everything that the Lord has given me. Even when it is not convenient. Even when it does not come easily to me.
November needs a calmer nickname. Let’s see. Nice November. Nerdy November. New November. Nifty November. I got it! Nourishing November. Listen, Thanksgiving is coming, and I anticipate a downright feast. Plus, I am looking to be nourished spiritually, mentally, financially, and physically. Yup. I like this little nickname. Do not worry guys. I will keep you posted on how this new month rolls along. #wepreach
