July 10, 2025 
Today’s Pond Photo…
Hi Fitblitzers.
The first thing I want to give thanks for is my lovely Wife Sarah. Before I head out to the trail, she always gives me cuddles, kisses and coffee (a lovely fresh black espresso)…And just when I think she couldn’t get any more amazing, she makes me an iced coffee when I return, as it’s the start of a 5 day heatwave! 😲
As I was zombie shuffling along the back of the lap after the ponds, I was giving thanks as there were not many people out today which makes my walks much much better…It’s sounds very anti-social butto me they are not people, cyclists, runners or dog walkers…They are seriously dangerous obstacles! 🤣
Also when me and Sarah walked around my lap to see if it was safe for me to start Fitblitzing again…A small part of my lap was closed. But I tentativley shuffled along expecting to hit something, and to my surprise it was all open again, yay! Once I was clear and the audio beacon had called out this location I turned around and took the photo above…I’m very happy it’s back open and I can do my proper lap again! Plenty of thanks here to the rangers and local volunteers who keep this place beautiful! 😀
Audio Beacon ‘The sunshine bench’…
I always smile when I hear ‘The Sunshine Bench’ audio beacon, as it’s Sarah’s favourite bench as it always seems to be in the sun. And it always takes me back to my ‘Ultra Trail Marathon‘ walk I did for the MS Society, as Sarah was sitting on here waiting to jump up and take photos of me. I still can’t believe I did that!
How might you pause to give thanks today, whether it’s through a prayer, a walk in nature, or a quiet moment of reflection? 🤔
A Biblical Blessing:..🙏
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼
iChristian 
Not so much. They’re watched fairly well, and when they get too big or too close to people, they’re taken to a protected wetland area.
That’s good to know. 😀 It sounds like a future challenge that I could walk around a park or trail in Florida without dramas, lol!
I’m grateful for the beginning of another day, for the chance to be alive and present with those I love, and for the opportunity to contribute to life in general with the grace of God. You, dear friend, are an inspiration to all who read your blogs, to all who pursue hope. Thanks, Steve, for your courage and resilience.
Awww thanks Dayle!
I love your reasons to be thankful, and you bless so many people, I love reading your blog and hearing just how many people you bless and how far and wide your love, kindness and joy reaches. 😀
I’m not sure about courage, lol. I just have to endure whatever the trail throws at me day by day…And I Never know what is going to surprise me, but I’ll write about it when I get home. I think if I was out walking in Florida as a blindman, I’d have plenty more things to write about, lol. Although I think I’d walk straight into an Alligator the first day! 😨