A marathon is nothing short of eduring pain
Thriving in the face of difficulties
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Sustained will and drive without yielding |
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| Resist fatigue and suffering despite the challenge |
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| Persist to the End |
If it doesn't kill me, it will make me stronger. My marathon experience taught me that through life's struggles comes growth and greater understanding. The tests of this life are like a refiners fire. In order to be purified, we must withstand the heat of the flames. This process will not only strengthen our character, but it will mold our very souls.
As hard and difficult as a marathon is, I know there are many more challenges to come. A major source of strength comes from the continued support of my husband and family. They believe in me. Now from my past experiences, I am only more prepared to again withstand the flames that life will bring.
There are moments I think in the middle of a trial "it couldn't get any harder" or "I can't push anymore." It is then when a greater source of help sustains me and enables me to endure to the end until I have completed the task at hand. This has be evident throughout my life, of this I'm sure.
The interesting thing about our experiences with pain and trial is that we become forgetful of exactly how hard it really was while all the blessings stay fresh in our mind. That is probably merciful. I have heard it said that having a baby is like running a marathon and I think that is a good analogy- I have forgotten the pain of the marathon I ran and also the pain of bearing my children while I am left remembering just how great of an experience it all was.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your great thoughts Kass! You are an inspiration to many people. I hope things go well with your husband in Med School. And great job on your first marathon. You made it look really easy, but I'm sure it was still tough.
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