Sunday, October 7, 2012
The Race
We all have participated at some time or another in races for a good cause, supporting special needs or raising awareness and a hope for a cure. I have done a couple myself. Just yesterday even. I walked the MK5K supporting the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, which provides grants to go towards organizations fighting cancer and violence against women. A good cause for an amazing organization. I love to participate in them, but they are a bit taxing on my body for a couple of days. Surprisingly, I am only sore in a couple of joint areas, but I believe I will mend.
While walking my 5K journey yesterday, I watched the "runners" as they flew by me. I applauded them as they were making the same journey I was. There was a part of me was wishing I was them and able to do that with them. I know I could really apply myself and be just like them in my own way, but I am not there, and not sure I ever will be. I am not a runner...never really have been. But I found that even though I came in among the last of the race/walk participants, the point is that I completed the race. Sure it may have taken me longer, but I was very proud of what I had accomplished. Mary Kay always said "its not about winning the race that matters, it is how you run the race." Well, I walked the race...steady speed...and finished, just like the others.
Sometimes the journey gets long...and hard. It has been for me and my family. But as wounded as I may be...I keep walking...steady speed....
Wonder when the next race is? :)
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Just remember, honey....the tortoise won in the end.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you for doing this yesterday. I love you!!