Well, I have caught the running bug.
I now run three times a week and just love it.
As I run, I have heaps of time to think and pray.
One of the topics I have been musing over is the
parallels between running and parenting.
Both have a goal.
My running goal is to complete a half marathon sometime
this year.
My parenting goal has been to raise responsible and
morally responsive young adults.
Both require planning, hard work and commitment.
Neither of these goals will just happen.
Tears, sadness, pain and disappointment are evident along
the journey.
Laughter, happiness, achievement and success are there
too.
The weekly plan is part of a bigger picture. What I do
this week is a step towards the destination.
I need to keep reminding myself ‘where’ am I heading so
that I have a ‘why’ for my choices today.
I need to keep the destination in view.
