My New Motto

My new motto for the last couple days has been "I'm going for a run and nothing is going to stop me!" Not darkness, rain, snow, a hungry family, a messy house, laundry, stinky running clothes, Christmas shopping, etc. Nothing is stopping me. Once I let a little doubt creep in...I dont go. So Im being tough.

Last night it was dark, raining hard and it was already 6 o'clock with no supper started. But whats my motto? "Im going running and nothing is going to stop me!" I told my son to start supper.

I shut everything out of my mind except running and put on my running clothes. I was ready to head out the door when my daughter called. She needed a ride home from work. My baby was standing in the rain and needed a ride. What could I do? This is not stopping me, just delaying me abit. I will not give in. My daughter was glad for the ride but not very encouraging about running in the rain. She said I was crazy. Not stopping me. As soon as I got home I was out the door.

I started running and was wondering myself if I was crazy. My face hurt at first because the rain was pelting it so hard. As my body adjusted to the weather the rain actually started to feel good on my face. Listening to "Switchfoot" (0ne of my favourite bands) as I ran made me feel so happy. The Christmas lights in the rain were so beautiful! What a great night for a run! I thanked Jesus for my health, daughters, sons, rain, Christmas lights and a great motto.

Great Morning Feeling

I finally gave in and renewed my gym membership. It feels great to be back at the gym. Its my escape out of my small house with 6 adults. I like running outside better than on the treadmill but its great for the winter. The gym is filled with people too but when I step up on the treadmill and put my earphones on Im in my own little world, in my own little space and I block everything else out. Just me and my music and running. This morning I was listening to a singer named "Lights". It was very inspiring. "I just want to run to you, and break off the chains and throw them away." It felt great and very freeing. I thought of how I need to focus on Jesus and give Him all my chains and He throws them away and makes my burdens light. When I was finished at the gym I stepped outside and it was beautiful, snowy and mild outside. It felt great to be alive. It felt great going to work this morning showered and coffee in hand and done my workout.