The 2nd Mile

 

Arrrrr!  That's pirate speak for... Hum... I really don't know what it means; but, it sounds good.  And now that I have a real pirate's eye patch I think it's the thing that needs to be said: so, arrrrr!

Anyone who has ever run a distance race knows that sometimes it's the beginning that can be the most difficult part of the race.  Whenever I have entered a 5K it seems like it takes the first mile to get into my stride.  The second mile is pretty much just coasting.  No need to really think about what I am doing, just enjoy the run.

After surgery yesterday I feel like I am into the second mile of this event.  This afternoon the doctor was very pleased with the way my eye looked.  All I need to do is sit back and take it easy for a week, coast for a while.

After the second mile is complete comes the push to the finish. That will not start until next week so I need to sit back and wait.  I do not want to start the final push too soon so that I do not burn out.

Psalm 86:11-13
11 Teach me your way, O Lord;
I will walk in your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name.
12 I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,
And will glorify Your name forever.
13 For Your loving kindness toward me is great,
And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.