The snow will not stop me!
Today is a wonderful day for a walk/jog, don’t you think?
I got my boots! And, I must say, they are all I dreamed and more. They are made by Keen, and they caught my eye at DSW because they were cute, yet serious. 
“Withstanding up to -25 degrees F” sealed the deal. Since they didn”t have my size at the store, I ordered online. 65 fair dollars and two days later the adventure began.
They displayed their glory as I stepped into the previously intimidating snow piles along the yard and streets.
I was giggling as I enjoyed trotting around the snowy yard… just for fun.
Walk/jogs are safer now with snow traction. My toes are toasty. I am so thankful.
On my walk this morning I was thinking about how easy it is to stay inside and not realize what we are missing – the sun, fresh crisp air, exercise, and a mental break all in one! I believe these simple breaks outside can help keep a perspective of the big picture of life.
The Psalms are filled with poetic description of the beauty God has made just for us.
Psalm 96:11 in the Message Bible reads…
“Let’s hear it from Sky,
With Earth joining in,
And a huge round of applause from Sea…”
I have learned that when God speaks, he is usually quieter than me.
My fitQuest‘s real challenge, then, is not to do more, but to do what matters. Keeping my focus on what matters is the foundation I have needed to make time for things like exercise and healthy meal planning… keeping life in this perspective is a lifelong Quest and not a one-time accomplishment.
I pray you see your life as an adventure to live and not a standard to ‘maybe achieve’ if you work hard enough.
You are made to star in the adventure of life God has planned for you. You matter to God.
What matters to you?
