Retirement

Today seems as good a day as any to retire from youth ministry. I am so frustrated, and am dreaming of a day where I don't have to put up with some of this crap. I am at wits end.

Adventures in missing the point. Can't help but think that I went wrong somewhere along the way.

Then I get saddened, because I wonder, would I go to church if I wasn't forced to be there every week?

I don't know.

It's time to turn off my computer and walk away, because I'm pretty sure that I'm going to blow my top at the next email that comes through. And I could regret that.

Finisher!

Today I ran my first half marathon! What an experience!

My day was filled with joy and tears of emotion! I just can't believe what I have accomplished in one year! A year ago at this time, I couldn't even run 2 miles, and I was stressing about if I would be able to run the 5k that I had signed up for in December. Here I am, one year later, completing my first half marathon, and knowing that I am already signed up for another!

It's that sense of accomplishment, knowing what I have overcome, and how I am not only making myself proud, but am making others proud as well, that brought tears to my eyes. I was a little embarrassed that I was getting so emotional, but I don't think anyone noticed. I just can't believe it.

Now, if only I could take the rest of the day off...

oh well! :)