Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

I decided not to head out in the dark and possible rain with Tom this morning, choosing to sleep a bit longer and take my chances with some sunshine a little later in the day. 

I went out around 11:00 and had hail just a coming down on me!  So much for waiting....Tom said there was no rain or hail when he went out in the dark.  Oh well.  It's actually kind of fun to head out in the hail and see the looks you get from people!  When I was about 2- 2 1/2 miles away the lightning made me a bit nervous.  I stayed near neighborhoods so I could jump up onto someone's porch if the lightning got too scary. 

To the east and the south was big, angry clouds and lightning.  To the west and north was absolutely beautiful blue skies with sunshine peeking down on mountains with snow down to the middle and reds, oranges and yellows towards the bottom!  I was so wishing I had a camera with me!  I also wished that I could come home and paint the pictures that I saw!  Every minute the scenery changed and made another pretty picture for me to store away for those really nasty days that are sure to come.   By the time I reached home the sun was shining brightly on me and the blue skies above.  I did notice however that it changed for the worse again really soon after getting home. 

The hard part of this day is when I went over to say goodbye to my dear friend, Ellen, who is dying of cancer.  Last week she didn't know she had cancer and today she is on her death bed.  She is almost 82 years old so she has lived a good long life.  She lost her sweet husband, George, just over a year ago and will be so happy to be with him again.  But it's hard to say goodbye. 

Tom and I had a nice morning run in 36 degrees.  No wind or rain so it felt just dandy.  A little nippy on the nose for the first half mile but then just fine.  Until I get in the house and realize I am cold and can't get out of the nice hot shower.

Kind of a sad, emotional day for me today with some family changes and a friend who is dying of cancer.  She didn't know she had cancer a week and a half ago and now she has just a few days left.  : (  Luckily she is older and has lived a good long life, but she is a dear friend and it's still hard.

Went out on my own in the nice sunshine!  Still able to wear shorts and short sleaves.  It's a bit nippy to start but turns out perfect for the run!  I didn't really have any goal in mind, just planned to do 6 miles however I felt like it.  I ended up with an 8:33 AP progression run with my fastest mile the last one at 7:47.  It was kind of invigorating and satisfying! 

We got the news that our cute grandma friend, Ellen passed away this morning.  She is almost 82 years old.  Her sweet husband, George passed away just over a year ago.   She has been strong and healthy until about a week and a half ago when she found out her lungs and brain were full of cancer and  now she is gone.  Great way for her...not a lot of suffering, not alone for a long time, family and friends were able to come and say goodbye, then peacefully slip on this morning.  I will miss her.  I have learned a lot from her and George.  I know they are enjoying a happy reunion at this moment!

Tom and I brought or girls and some friends down to St. George for a few days.  We always love the time we get to spend down here.  Unfortunately all our big boys are not able to be with us, they will hold down the fort at home. 

Tom and I slept till we wanted to get up and get going.  Got out the door just after 8:00.  We ran 3 miles down the bunny trail and back to the condo.  I decided to add 4 more and get my long run done today. 

It's always so hard to pack up and leave our St. George home and go back to the real world.  I always wish I could spend just a little bit longer down here!  Fun morning run in the beautiful sunshine!