Mom

Way to go Sarah! You can do it. Glad WW is working out well. I didn't get my exercise in this morning, and I can tell the difference. Love you all!

Sarah

Well, as of today, my official weigh-in day, I've lost 4.4 pounds. Not the 6 it showed on Saturday, but still pretty good for my first week. I'll definitely keep it up. I'm trying to get pumped for the running this week, but this weather makes it so hard! I think I'm gonna have to run my 4.5 at the Y today, which is no fun on a treadmill. Hope everyone has a great week! Love!

Mom's mumblings

Sounds like you girls are really getting into it. Dad is calling everyone to cancel the Springfield tournament. Maybe if the weather breaks like it should we could get together to do the bracelets this weekend. Or, I could pick up what's needed when I go to tutor Monday, and then have my class make them on Tuesday. Good idea to take a video, and then have it available for the kids to see.

I was hoping to visit my cousin near Springfield, but she said Sat. wouldn't have been good because today (Fri.) is her first chemo. She found out the cancer is in her bones as well as her liver, kidney and lungs. She has 18-24 months to live. Man. She's younger than Aunt Karen. Pray for her.

I'm dying to know what Julie had. There have GOT to be pictures and info. on the Borhart site today. I think I told everyone but Nora that Aunt Ann had emailed me that Julie had mild pre-eclampsia, risk of infection from broken water, contractions that wouldn't stop so the cervix could dilate, epidurals that were moved and resulted in major pain, 3 days of contractions, followed by 3 hours of intense pushing, followed by a C-section, followed by threats of an emergency hysterectomy and blood transfusion. Ann said she hadn't slept in many hours, but all seemed to be fine now. The baby was a champ, and in the end, the worry was about Julie's condition, rather than the baby's. I'm guessing it's a boy, because Ann referred to the baby as a "champ". Isn't God awesome, though? I'll let you know when I know more of the story.

I didn't want to go into all the detail on the Harm site because Angie is only weeks away from delivery herself.

I'm sorry that Alicia has gotten that rotten cold.

Love you all!

Sarah

Did my 4 miles yesterday, and it's so nice to only have 2 today. Weidht watchers is going pretty well. I've gone over by a couple points, but I'm not worried cause I've got alot of activity points. This should really help me take control of my eating. Remember, Marathon movie is tomorrow at 7:30. Laura wants to come...anyone else? Love!

WOO HOO!!

I just ran my six miles in 55.48 minutes! It felt great. That garmin is absolutely amazing because I just ran all over town! I wasn't even really winded. My breathing felt great... the only thing is my knees and hips were a little sore during the last mile or so but other than that it was perfect. I love that running has become part of my life now. Thanks for getting us to do this, Laura!

Nora Here

Hey guys.

Yeah, I have been slacking big time lately... since I haven't been consistent with my three short runs with a long run on the weekends I have been doing longer runs when I actually go out. I ran 5 miles later last week and I will run 6 miles today. I've been pleasantly surprised at how I feel when I do the long runs though. I'm really into the groove of longer distance running now. It feels good. This past weekend was a BLAST in Annapolis. That town is amazing and it was awesome hanging out with Jamie and Tyler's friends... Weird visiting Annapolis without Tyler though... I'll see him in 18 days in Honduras!

Speaking of Honduras, Tyler asked if we would like to make those "Jesus story" bracelets to give to the kids in Honduras. I don't remember if I talked to everyone about that or not. Would you guys want to get together sometime this weekend and make a whole bunch? Mom said her class could do some as well... how cool! I think it would be great to get pictures and video of my mission group giving these bracelets to the kids and letting everyone who helped make them see the effect it had on people. Also, Tyler just put another post on his website,
http://tyler.star-fish-enterprises.org/
I really felt moved by this last post he made. He really has a way with words and he is becoming extremely attached to the people of Honduras.. it really showed with this post. Anyway, I don't know if you guys have been able to look at his website at all but seeing all the pictures and his writings is so cool. I like to think he's doing this mission for all of the people who wish they could do it but can't for various reasons. Anyway, check it out if you want and pray for his safety always!

A funny story he told me about being there... if you see a picture of him with four young Honduran girls, he says they remind him of what the Harm girls were probably like. He said they just HUNG on him all day and were playing and joking with him. They were the cutest things ever but SO overwhelming and he said he felt for dad because he imagined that's probably what we were like at some point in time! Just thought that was funny... anyway, love you guys and let me know about making those bracelets this weekend! I'll find out my work schedule and plan for a time to either go to Laura's or whatever. KEep up with the running... Sarah is right, Florida is coming FAST! We gotta start incorporating pilates into our workouts... or yoga, just something to help tone. Love ya!

Sarah

"Spirit of the Marathon" plays again this Thursday at 7:30. Who wants go?

Mom again

I use Alicia's portable. I could help sew sometime. That's great that a lady commented on it. I think it's a great idea!

Sarah

Just finished 4 miles, and it seems to be getting harder instead of easier...go figure. Still have a 6 miler tomorrow. All this running and I haven't lost a pound, although my diet is still bad as all get out, and I haven't been doing any other workouts. Florida is steadily approaching...will I be able to wear a swimsuit?!?!? AAAAAHHHHHHHH! Alicia, if you want to run outside, the garmin will really help. I got one that has a watch and foot pod that you attach to your shoe. The foot pod tracks your distance, speed, and a bunch of other things that I don't use, so you can just run without having to first plan your route. I think I ordered it on amazon...it ended up being about $130 with shipping. But I really like it. Way to go on your final, mom! That's awsome that you're almost done with your training and then you can start getting paid! We're going over to Laura's tomorrow for church and then Laura and I are going to try to get more material to make some more poncho-blankies. I was putting Will's back on him as we left Kohl's yesterday, and a woman commented on how neat it was. I said, "Actually, I made it." (Even though Laura really did) And I wished I had a business card with our online store on it to give her! Hey, mom and Alicia, don't you guys have sowing machines? Wanna bring em over and put em to use?! Love!

Mom

I hope you all had a "love filled" Valentine's Day. Thanks you for the cards and phone calls. I'm sticking with alternating the 5 Firm Videos. I just have them lined up in order next to the VCR, and put the one I just completed on the right, and grab the one furthest left. I feel so much stronger. I haven't done my 3 day diet for awhile, but haven't GAINED any weight. Have any of you seen the "balancing stick" ( or whatever it's referred to ) for the Firm? I just use my swiffer, which is fine for balance, but doesn't have the "twigs" to take off on the ends, and isn't weighted really. I looked at Target in the exercise dept., but didn't see one. Maybe I just have to order it online....Laura, I hope you have your strength back again soon. Being sick can really set you back regarding exercise. I had 4 of my students out several days last week. It turns out that one has the chicken pox for the 2nd time...very rare. Have Audrey, Anna and Will had that chicken pox vaccine, or do they get that when older? I remember that all four of you had them when Nora was less than a month old. Alicia, you can get back on track. I know you can. What does the garmen watch do? Do you have to "click" it everytime you run a certain distance or something? I'm just asking. Since I don't "run", I wouldn't use one myself. Sarah and Nora, keep up the good work....take your mace when running the trail. Hey! I got an A on my final. Now all I have to do is tutor 16 more hours, write one more book report and do a write up on one of my students to submit to the head office. The other two girls who started with me have already complete their 100 hours because they have 3 students each at the center. I got a "save the date"to Heidi and Nate's wedding. It's on July 12th....that's our first day at Camp Arcadia, right? Alicia, it would be so great if you could somehow manage to go with us. There will be plenty of room in the cottage we have. I'm excited! Love to all. Mom Keep praying for Julie....could be any time now.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!

I've been kind of avoiding this site lately because I've really been slacking. So I really just need to get back into the groove! It's been hard with all of the bad weather and everything. I think I'm going to buy one of those garmen watches because doing all of the running I can outside I think will be the best bet! I just really hate running inside! I hope all of you have a great day!!! Love you all!

Alicia

Hello Ladies! Nora here

Hey guys!

Well the running over in Edwardsville has been going pretty well. Both Sarah and I didn't do our run yesterday but we each ran 3 1/2 miles today. It gets easier and easier every single time. It's amazing! Our 5 mile on Sunday was great. We used Sarah's watch garmin and it was great. The bike trails in E-ville weren't cleared off so we just ran through tons of streets around her house! Being able to run WHEREVER with that garmin is so cool. Much easier than the bike trail I think... because you can go wherever you want. I will also have all of you know that Sarah thought it was insane that Laura and I ran a consistent 10 minute mile the previous week BUT we ran 5 miles in 50 minutes!!! 10 minute mile again and we weren't winded! It felt so good.

Alicia, how are you doing??? I know it's gotta be hard getting up and running early in the morning. Sarah and I gave up the 5:30 am thing pretty much because it was way to hard. We just go later. Even if you're not doing running, are you able to do some elptical or somethin else at that gym in town? Love you!!!

Sarah

Okay, sorry for my brain fart, but we're not supposed to do the 5k until week 6. My bad. Just another 5 miles this weekend!

Sarah

Running has been going pretty well. Nora and I ran our 5 miles yesterday, and it felt so good to finish it! This week instead of our long run we're supposed to do a 5k race, and it just so happens that there's one in Forest Park this weekend. Nora's looking into the details, so we should do it if everyone's free. Have a great week! Love!

Mom again

Today we got a postcard from TuTu's sister, Margie Abbott. A Kelly-McCoy Reunion is being planned for Sunday, Aug. 3 in Vermillion, South Dakota. There will be a catered meal. It says to please mark your calendar and that an informational/RSVP letter will be sent out at a later date. There's a note to *Cousins: please inform your grown children as we do not have their addresses. (hence this note to you all) The contact persons are Nancy Abbott 605-665-0926 and Margie Abbott 605-665-3640. I wrote it on our calendar, but wanted to let all of you know, just in case you'd want to consider it.

Larry and Beth are here, and we've already had two games of pinocle. Larry and Dad are taking naps, Beth's watching the Young and the Restless, which Alicia recorded for her, and I'm on the computer(obviously). It sounds like Larry and Beth will leave for TN in the morning, so after I return from my hair apt. (it's a 7:30 apt.), we'd be free to come to Laura's. If Diane isn't leaving for the weekend, though, we'll probably stay put. So, just let us know. We do look forward to seeing the grandkids soon.

I'll see if I can get some of my lesson plans done. I'll do some grading now while the boys are resting. I haven't exercised for the last two days. Alicia's been sleeping on the floor in the living room, with Larry and Beth in her bedroom, so I haven't wanted to wake everyone up. I'll get back at it as soon as I can. I hope you are all able to keep up with your routines. I love you all. Mom.