One of the Many Reasons I Love My Hubby...

Although I don't think I could ever forget this, I wanted to record this very sweet memory...

It had been a few days since I had gone for a run, so I set out yesterday morning to complete my two-mile loop.  I quickly learned that it is a lot easier to get out of the habit of running than to get into the habit. I was also quickly reminded of the value of having a motivating running partner alongside you. My running partner had had a very busy day before and was enjoying a very well deserved sleep in, so I got up, left him a note, and went for my run solo.

My goal was to run the entire loop without walking.  I actually ran the first mile fairly smoothly. 

Then I stopped for a bit.

I shouldn't have stopped. 

But I did. 

And oooh...it felt so good to stop.

I tried to muster up the motivation to restart my run, but it just wasn't happening. See, those motivating running partners are a jewel!  I decided to concede my goal and started to walk for a stretch.  After about a quarter of a mile, I got a burst of energy and was ready to run again. Yay!  I really wanted to complete the rest of the loop running, in my own mind, to redeem myself.  I was sailing right along until I got into the home stretch, which always seems to be the hardest part for me.  I started to run out of steam.  I kept thinking, "If I can just NOT stop, I will have it." 

But I REALLY wanted to stop. 

Or at least walk. 

But I stayed determined and pressed on.

Well, when I finally rounded the corner and had our home in sight, I pretty much decided to give in again.  But then I caught sight of something.  My handsome motivator was standing out in the yard, clapping and cheering me on. He was smiling so proudly and was exactly what I needed to see in that very instant.  It was just one of those sweet moments that takes your breath away (not that I really needed any help with that part, since I was already pretty breathless from the run); a moment when all you can do is praise Jesus for pairing you with such a spectacular human being. 

Somehow, Eric just knew I needed that extra push to cross the finish line.  Well, maybe he didn't know, but it was really cool to have him supporting me in something as simple as a morning run, at a moment when I really needed it. 

He gave me the motivation I needed to keep on trucking right up to our front porch.  I ran about a mile and 3/4 of the loop!  Not quite my goal, but good enough.

The prize at the end made it all worth it! 

Thanks Honey!   I love you!