Two Days In ...

... doing fabulous! Feeling inspired by a Stations of the Cross session, this year's Lenten season is bound to be life-altering. My last year's Lenten challenge was not to swear - or at least not in the presence of others! Hee! Hee! Over all, I did fairly well. You wouldn't know that though!

Due to the last week's events, I feel I have a good footing going into this year's Lenten season. If I were to give up something, I do not feel it could embody the essence of the season: resurrection. In my case, I know what I need to do ... the challenge is actually doing it!

Truth be told, I'd like to run a marathon. I've been told that due to a right knee injury, that isn't a possibility. Well, whose to say what is possible/not possible? I was told I was not going to live past 30. When I first received that diagnosis, my life froze. I have to say that life after 30 has been wonderful and a true blessing. (Oops, I just aged myself!) I'd like to incorporate some of your running tips into my routine. (Can we start printing tees for the Miler's Club, 2010 edition yet? :) ) Of course, it may take me longer (there's no time crunch) but there is a marathon out there with my name on it.

I Told You So ...

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Man, did I ever receive an overdose of lessons recently, deservedly so! I did some things that I am not too proud of - things that seem so out of my character but learned so much about myself in the process. It seems like trying to track down exactly what, when and how it happened is utterly fruitless now. There are things that are transient, not meant to last. However that does not mean that they do not mean any less.

Thank you so much for not telling me, "I told you so". It means so much to me. Y'all know just how stuff just has to happen to me in order for it to finally sink in ... just take your lesson and run! It is time to move on!!