With all the rain the past several days, I contemplated building an ark and collecting two of every kind. Luckily for 18 other PAX, the rain stopped but the animals still came out to play. Disclaimer was disclaimed, Captain Kangaroo joined us from wherever he parked, and we were off.

The Thang

Warm-Up

• 25 SSH (IC)
• 20 Imperial Walkers (IC)
• 25 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC)
• 10 Low Slow Squats (IC)
• 25 Italian Night Clubs (IC)

Mosey to the Hot Box (TClaps for Creed and his speed)

• 10 Windmills to stretch out before…
• Duck Walk to the 2^nd level of the deck.
• Lunge Walk the short runs
• Monkey Humpers waiting on the 6
• Crab Walk to level 3
• Monkey Humpers waiting on the 6
• Bunny Hops to level 4
• Wall Sits waiting on the 6
• 15 People’s Chair with a clap (IC)
• Bear Crawl Down to level 3
• Flutters waiting on the 6
• 15 Crab Jacks (IC)
• Frog Jumps to level 2
• LBCs waiting on the 6
• Gator Walk to level 1
• Run to the top (full speed)
• Wall of Fire – Take turns doing 5 Merkins each while the PAX waits in People’s Chair

Mosey to Fountain Park for:

• 25 Dips
• 25 Calf Raises

Mosey back to COT

NMM

Awesome work this morning, men. It was a pleasure to lead. Thanks for pushing through the suck (that was a lot of crab). TClaps to our Grantan, CSPAN and the other Fort fellas for crossing the river (Chaser, Double D, Cake Boss). Good to have Sapper and Apollo Creed back after a little bit of time off. Not sure what Waterboy had for breakfast, but that guy was running strong (and fast). Great work this morning Captain Kangaroo. Monday’s are tough, but you are tougher. Nice form on those Merkins, JAG. And for your F3 male models, Tinker Toy, Burgundy, and Apache – very nice BTTW Merkins. Riddler, great encouragement today. Thanks for being sweeper. Schrute, always a pleasure to have you in the PAX. Your mumblechatter is strong! Mayhem, thanks for being a good sport about being our weather wizard. It’s all in love – I promise. Lil’ Bear, you sir are a beast! If we ever have a competition that requires us to send one guy from Rock Hill, we’re sending you for the intimidation factor. Voigt, great work today young gun. When I was 16, I didn’t have half the discipline you have. Incoming, you’ve become a regular. I think it’s time to get you on a Q schedule. Interested?

This morning I shared a message I think many of us can relate to. We often come across a challenge that seems too big to overcome. It could be work stress, family strife, or paying bills. Whatever the challenge is, you can often feel overwhelmed. While on a boat in rough waters during a storm, the disciples came to Jesus and feared they would drown. Jesus asked them, “Why are you so afraid. Do you still have no faith?” How would you respond if Jesus asked you the same question?

Our God is bigger than our challenges. God says to cast your anxieties on Him. Paul reminds us that we can do all things through Christ. So remember, you can get through this. Whatever it is, Christ will give you a peace that passing understanding if you just put your trust in Him. If you want a rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.

Announcements

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• New kettlebell AO at Academy Sports in Rock Hill launches tomorrow May 24. This does not replace Eagle’s Nest, but is a new alternative for our PAX.
• New bootcamp AO soft launches Thursday, May 26 at Hickory Tavern on Celanese. This does not replace ManU, but is a new alternative for our PAX.
• Memorial Day Murph Monday, May 30 after your regular workout. Starts at 0640 at Nations Ford High School.
• Hog and Coyote is coming up June 18 at 0600. Plan to be there for this epic CSAUP. Details here.
• 1 Year Winnsboro Convergence June 4 at 0600. Details here.

Prayer Requests

• Tinker Toy’s friend moving to Florida. Pray for guidance for the young man as he changes locales and builds a new life.
• Riddler’s pastor is taking a new role with the SC Baptist Association. Pray for him and the church as they transition to new leadership.
• Continued prayers for Boots at boot camp.

Praises

• Sapper’s veterans affairs group just gain full accredation.
• Cake Boss’s friend just accepted Christ. Let’s praise together.