Better to Laugh

I had a dozen reasons why I didn’t want to run tonight. It was too cold, dark, wet, and late. I had other things I needed to do, like laundry, dishes, filing, etc. I felt tired and a little blue. The house was warm, and my honey was home. Then, I thought about Erin in her wheelchair, and Joe laid up after a car accident, post-op with a broken ankle/foot, and Cathy in the hospital with life-threatening pneumonia. Not only did these people have major health concerns, they also had wonderful attitudes in the midst of their crises. I could think of more people who could not run tonight than I had excuses. So, I donned my jacket, hat, gloves, face mask, and safety vest and laced up my shoes. I prayed for those who were unable to run tonight and gave thanks for the opportunity to pound the pavement. Needless to say, I felt much more grateful the rest of the evening, and I got some laundry and the dishes done, to boot.