There are times in our lives when it is OK to be stubborn…
Yesterday was one of them.
I decided it was time to run/jog the 2 miles that I set as my goal.
This was spurred on some by my friend who announced over the weekend that she did it.
WOW! The pressure!
I had it in my mind that It was too much for me.
I am not in good enough shape.
I hate really dislike running.
I do not look good running.
I am scared I really can’t do it.
Yep, the last one was the kicker.
I was scared to fail.
So I had my son drive me exactly 2 miles down the road and leave me out with just my kleenex and my daughters shuffle and off he went honking all the way by. ( I would have done the same to him) :)
I started my run with fierce determination. I had decided this was going to happen.
Step by Step, pant by pant I went half mile down, then a mile, then 1 mile and a half. I could see my house I was going to make it!
Then it hit the side ache.
So I breathed deeper put on a upbeat song and kept running. ( maybe just a bit slower but I never walked ) a few telephone poles later the pain lessoned and I knew I would make it.
I had too!
I didn’t want to do it again!! :)
I made it!
Sweet Victory!
I didn’t break any records
I am sure some power walker could probably beat my time.
But I did it!
So sometimes I guess it is OK to be stubborn!!
I have to say it was easier to run towards home then to run away and turn around.
The whole time I was running I kept looking ahead to catch a glimpse of home.
And I kept thinking I need to be this stubborn in my pursuit of my heavenly home. I need to keep my eyes on the prize and step by step, pant by pant I will make it.
It is so much easier to run towards home than away. It is so much easier to run to Jesus then away!
Maybe I will become a runner yet!
Great post, Susie, and WAY TO GO!!!! That is impressive!
ReplyDeleteSo, are you going to try 3 miles?! Just kidding ;)
Amen to it all. I am so happy for you, keep it up. It's so much easier to maintain than it is to start from scratch.
ReplyDeletewoohoo! think you'll do it again?
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Wow Susie!!!! Way to go!!!!!!!!! That's sooo fantastic!!!! Too many exclamation points????? What a HUGE accomplishement - how liberated you must feel - YOU DID THAT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE reading your blog - you have such a sweet way of taking a challenge common to many and twisting it a bit to provide an "aha . . . duh-why didn't I think of it that way?" You're awesome. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, insight, and knowledge. God is definitely speaking to us through you - I'll keep listening (or reading as the case may be).
Great job, Susie! Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks Susie! I love your posts (and recipe ideas too). I especially appreciate what you wrote today, "It is so much easier to run towards home than away. It is so much easier to run to Jesus than away!" I love that!
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Congrats, Susie! I tried running a little bit the other night and ugh! I hated it! I made a vow to never try running again...Looks like I'm going backwards! Oh well, maybe someday - but for now I'll stick to bike riding and walking - both of which I love! Thanks for the thoughts on working toward our heavenly home. Nice reminder!
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