The Race

Ever run a race along an area with lots of curves with obstacles in your path. 

You train  for this race.  You map out the route.  You have anticipated every possible hurdle. 

Too bad life is not that way.  I mapped out how my life was going to go.  My husband and I would go to work and be successful at what we did.  More importantly we would be happy.  Unfortunately you can never know what kind of hurdle is around the corner. 

Sometimes it is a short hurdle.  A hurdle that you can easily step over. 

Sometimes it is a hurdle that is so tall you have to climb it to get over it.  You feel there is no end to the climb.  You are tired and sweaty. You do not see an end to the climb.

Often times you do not want to go on. 

You wonder what the point is of going on. 

I myself feel this way often.  Then I turn on the music really loud and I feel at peace. 

I do not know what tomorrow will bring or what kind of hurdle will be around the corner. 

I normally keep going because to stop means defeat and you never know what is at the end of the race.