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  • Relaxing Sunday

    Today was a nice relaxing Sunday! I am on an easier “rest” week from training, so I did not have to spend as many hours riding and running. But, I did get some nice riding in the Tour of Dallas yesterday morning. Today I did a short ride before dropping my bike off at the Bike Shop for a final tune up before heading off to Houston for the MS150 next weekend. I had a shorter run up a whiterock lake this afternoon and enjoyed the great sunny weather! I had the nice surprise of running into my good friend Andrea as I was running along.

    Ted is on his way back from his fishing adventures, and I will have him write a summary to capture all of his exciting moments! He did really well and had a great time!

    I love when I get time on Sunday just to relax. I have had time to think about friends in need of prayer, the blessings I have, and many other peaceful thoughts. I am in a settled routine lately, and it is good right now. Even though I am working and training quite a bit. I enjoy all the fun I get to have along with these activities. I had a nice lunch with my mom today before heading out to the Lake. I feel truly blessed to have my Mom and a great circle of friends here in Dallas.

  • Gavin’s surgery

    Just wanted to update those of you who were thinking and praying for my friends Stacie/Jeff and her son Gavin. I truly believe the power of prayer and I see how it is helping this family in the midst of this crisis. The surgery went much better than expected today. They think they were able to get most or all of the tumor. There are still many hurdles to leap, but they are very pleased that the surgery today went so well! There are more specific updates about the surgery on the blog if you are interested. http://smithscooptexas.blogspot.com
    Thanks for all of your prayers. I am truly amazed how communities of faith can come together and I am so thankful to see their circle of prayer and people growing by the minute, as I read all the uplifting comments on their blog. I am more aware of just how precious each day of life is and I am glad to have each of you as friends and family, I see how people are surrounding Stacie with love and prayer, and I know if that were any one of us in that situation, we would do the same for each other, and that brings peace to know that when believers are gathered, Christ is truly present in the midst of our darkest and scariest times…
    God Bless,
    Kristina Martin

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