"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? ... So use every part of your body to give glory back to God..." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Monday, April 1, 2013

Ariel Has Mile 21. Boston 2 weeks out.

April 1st.
14 days of nerves, jitters, minor anxiety attacks and Daily Gratitude.
BOSTON MARATHON 2013
 April 15th
BIB number 13936
WAVE 2: CORRAL 5
Starting time 10:20am!

 “In prayer we shift the center of living from self-consciousness to self-surrender” 
 Abraham Joshua Heschel

One day at a time. Stay calm. Just Breath Anita. Quit your crying and suck it up. Pull up those big girl pants and embrace the Dream.  You have put it your miles. You have cried out in anguish over many grueling long runs.
You emotions have ran on overload and you have been depleted and fatiugued through several double digit runs. 
The snow and wind of a pounding winter didn't defeat you-neither will Fear.
YOU GOT THIS GIRL!

I pursue God with a guttural passion that burns for Him to supply me with  everything I will need to accomplish this race.
I CAN NOT do this with out Him. Nor would I even want to take 1 step unto that course without him running along side of me.
I am NOTHING without him. And even with HIM I am still nothing. But He thinks I am something. 
He Believes in ME. Little Ole me. 
And He believes in my Dreams, be it small or LARGE. 
Ordered my Jacket on line...REFUSE to TRY it on..Have not earned it yet!

 The Power of Prayer is Immeasurable. I am Desperately Seeking YOUR Prayers. From the bottom of my heart I am asking you to PRAY for me on my Marathon. 

The Marathon consists of 26.2 miles.  
If all goes the way I have trained I will be running 8:30 minute miles. I will leave my Corral crossing the starting line about 10:25am. You can use my Bib Number and TRACK me.  click here:    Track Anita
I would like to dedicate a mile to someone.  Or pick a Mile that you will be praying for me..

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21. ARIEL ROSE. My love. My Angel. 
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I humbly come to you asking for prayer. I will need prayer for several things but to name a few.. safety, peace, comfort, stamina, knowledge, endurance and the opportunity to share Christ..My Rock. 

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7

Anita


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16 comments:

  1. michelleApril 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I'll be praying you through mile 12. :)

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    1. AnitaApril 2, 2013 at 6:01 AM

      Michelle..THANK YOU!! thank you!! I will be needing it!!

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    2. michelleApril 3, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      I don't work that day, so i can totally drop everything, and be praying the whole mile. You got this girlfriend. So proud of you.

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  2. Blessed Bader BunchApril 1, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I will be praying you through #25. But I need to know if there is a way to track you or at least the general time to put on my phone ok. Love ya!

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    1. AnitaApril 2, 2013 at 6:03 AM

      Thank YOU!! On the post I have a link that says Track Anita. Click on the link it it will take you right to the tracking site at the BAA.
      This means so much to me, I really appreciate it.

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  3. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I'll take mile 3. You're gonna' do great Anita! Very proud of you.

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    1. AnitaApril 2, 2013 at 6:05 AM

      Thank YOU JILL!! I am just Nervous. I hate that I am Nervous when I know what Gods words say about being Anxious. But the Support really helps give me comfort knowing people are praying for me. I love you Jill!

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  4. Michelle BemisApril 2, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    I'll take mile 24 - it's where I tend to lose my mind & need others the most.

    You're going to do GREAT!!!!

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    1. AnitaApril 2, 2013 at 6:08 AM

      I Hear you Michelle. If there is any part of my mind left this is where I too will LOOSE it. I will be praying for you as well. You are running that same weekend. I am so excited for you. You did awesome at staying on target with your training. I can not wait to hear your race details!!

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    2. Michelle BemisApril 2, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks. I look forward to your race recap as well!

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  5. danielleApril 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Mile 14 - always been my # for our h.s. teams. of course i will stop & pray for you Many more times. mile 7 - the number of months u have run with me to recover from hamstring. 8 - our "usual" run; 20 - our h.s reunion; 5 - your 5th marathon; 19 - roughly the # of months we have been running together... i will stop now;-) as i said i will b thinking of u all day - especially during the hills!! love u & so proud of u!

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    1. AnitaApril 7, 2013 at 4:20 AM

      Wow Danielle, This made my night. So thoughtful, your words. We have conquered the numbers in many different ways, from goals to miles to experience and bonding. I just love your words and the heart that they grew from~ Thank you. I love ya Danielle~

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  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    I've got mile 15.

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    1. AnitaApril 8, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      Thanks Anonymous...Do I get to know who is praying for me? I really love the prayers and am so honored~

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  7. becca booApril 9, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Me and coco will take 13 when your half way there and half way done. Remember at mile 13 instead of going ugh go wooo hooo I can't do this. Love you so proud of you nita.

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    1. AnitaApril 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      BECCA BOO! I LOVE YOU!! you are soo sweet, this means so much to me!

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