"Spring" will Come

I need "spring" in so many ways.

"Winter" is lingering.

As I write this,

snowing is falling and swirling in the cold wind. I physically need spring to be here. My little tulips are poking their heads above ground and I want to see their full splendor in a few more weeks.

And, I have not been able to get warm this winter, my fingers and toes are perpetually cold.

Metaphorically speaking...

Dear t-rex, what art thou?

We are still being chased by the t-rex. We are hopeful that a resolution will be found soon, but it seems like "winter" is lingering with us.

And, did you know that I have had plantar fasciitis for six months. That means no running for six months. No real exercise for six months. No heels for six months. Ugh. I think my foot is almost better. But, I've thought this before. Just because, I chose to exercise three times since Monday. I wanted to see how my foot would do. It's tender. I am not sure if that means I should stop or not. Ugh. I have only been able to exercise (usually walking on the treadmill) once a week while Laney is at gymnastics.

I want to train for another half marathon so badly...which ironically is how I got into this mess. Only this time, I've learned my lesson. I wouldn't over train. I would be careful. I will make sure I am stretching.

I know the "spring" will come, but it sure seems like winter is hanging around for a long time.

They Talk the Talk, and Walk the Walk

I'm talking about Brigham Young University.

Unfortunately, due to his chioces, a star of the BYU basketball team has been kicked off the team...for an honor code violation. They were ranked 3rd in their conference.

Will this decision affect his teammates? Without a doubt.

Could this decision affect their chances at success during the tournaments (conference and NCAA) they are to play in? Without a doubt.

Did Brigham Young University know the consequences of their decision? Without a doubt.

Was this a hard decision to carry out? Without a doubt.

Does this set a good example? Without a doubt.

Do I have so much respect for BYU? Without a doubt.

Oh, what was his choice? to have premarital sex. He signed something called "the honor code" which says he was choosing to abide by it while he attended school. He knew there would be consequences if he didn't follow through. He knew this and still chose to go to Brigham Young University.

At a time when the universities place so much emphasis on sports--mainly due to the money the athletic program brings in to a university--Brigham Young University's decision stands out for being different. Their decision shows they stand for character.

Brigham Young University is what's right with the world.