Day 174 -- 6 am Bike Ride

When school is in session, most mornings Colby and I wake up around 5:15 am.  When you get up that early, there's not really time or daylight enough to do things like go for a run or a bike ride before heading off to school.  In the past, we have gotten up extremely early and and tried to squeeze in a run before school , but when that alarm clock goes off and it's before 5 am, it's just rotten. 

I had school today, but it was an optional curriculum development day, which meant there were no students and that we didn't have to report until 8 am.  I got up at 6 am, which was extremely reasonable, especially considering that the sun was already shining.  I put on my bike helmet and shoes and went for a lovely, quiet, focused 45 minute bike ride before coming home, showering and heading off to school.  In the clear, crisp, morning air, I marveled at the beauty of the day and was thankful for the opportunity to work out first thing to start my day off right.

Thank God for a 6 am bike ride!

Lord, thank you for the opportunity to work out early this morning before the business of the day set in.  I am so grateful for the summer and for all of the blessings it brings, even on days like today when I still have to be at school.  Thank you for the beauty of your creation and for the perfection of a quiet summer morning bike ride.  In your name I pray, Amen.

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