.....I have always been a sprinter. Even as a kid, I was really only interested in running shorter distances. I loved to run when it meant racing at top speed from one end of the yard to the other or around the house once or twice, but I never even entertained long runs. My cousins and I would race every Sunday at my grandmother's. I was one of the fastest, but one of the oldest too.
Anyway, apparently in all aspects of my life, I am a sprinter. I jump off to a great start and maintain the speed for a short while, and then I am done. I present my blog as evidence. I got off to a pretty good start on the 31 for 21 blogging project and even added a blog or two while entertaining company for a weekend. But, I quickly faded and have totally lost my rhythm.
Unfortunately, life is a marathon.. In life with Ds, there are lots of marathons....sometimes lots of marathons are going on at one time. I am struggling to keep up the pace. I actually never really even set a pace, LOL. When I found out I was expecting Rachel, I prayed to God for patience. When she was diagnosed with Ds, someone told me she would teach me patience. As the saying goes, be careful what you ask for, you just might get it! I guess I better start training for a marathon. Over the last seven years I have fought tooth and nail to remain a sprinter, but it is time to change gears.
Another great post Tracy! Like the marathon analogy. Think I should start training for them too! Totally agree about being taught patience by our kids too.
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