Wednesday, December 14, 2011

on calling trumps

on a trip to the dominican republic
today's schedule has one hour for
running
school 6:52-4:00
take jack to church 4:00-4:20
drive to track and change 4:20-4:30
run 4:30-5:30
stretch and change 5:30-5:45
drive to school dinner 5:45-6:00
school dinner with husband 6:00-8:00
drive home separately 8:00-8:30
spend time with all family 8:30-11:00
i packed a bag for
running
the last time i ran was saturday
and
there will be no other time for
running
until this coming saturday
this one hour
this alone time with my feet slap slap slapping is
sacred
my thoughts float uninterrupted
and i know god
and i know me
for this one hour
but i didn't take my bag to school with me
today
and not because i forgot
and not because i don't want to run
i didn't take my bag to school with me
today
because i can go home at 4:30
and
ride to the school dinner with chris
and spending time with
my husband
my rock
trumps the one hour quiet time
trumps the exercise
trumps all

i am featured here today....
and linking this post with

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emily for imperfect prose
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16 comments:

  1. DawnDecember 14, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    this is exactly what God has challenged me with this Christmas season. The long quiet during the frenetic celebration. I've had to say no, a hard-fought no to be faithful to his calling in this. It is so worth it.

    Blessings in your better spent hour today.

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  2. MelodyDecember 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    And that can be so hard to do.....giving up one good thing for the better thing. But how that speaks volumes to your man. Merry Christmas, by the way! Hope your family has a wonderful one. :)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    learning to pass by the good to choose the best...and i know when a runner passes up that needed run...that is a big choice...
    Blessings~

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  4. Heather MatternDecember 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Oh the quiet moment. This too is what my mind is pondering today.

    www.rainingsilence.com

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  5. Lisa notes...December 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Learning how to prioritize time...you are doing well. Knowing what trumps what.

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  6. DeidraDecember 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Ah, the running. It is therapy and worship and life. But time with the husband is all of that and more. Enjoy!

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  7. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comDecember 14, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I had the same reaction as Deidra. Running is a spiritual act, but husband-time is EVEN better. :)

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  8. happygirlDecember 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Selecting the best over the good. These are wonderful choices.

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  9. Karrie S CombsDecember 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    love the way you love each other :)

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  10. Mommy EmilyDecember 14, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    oh wow. this gave me chills. i love to run, so can really appreciate this sacrifice kendal. your heart is in the right place friend.

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  11. Dolly@ Soul StopsDecember 14, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    visiting from Emily's blog...have to agree with earlier comments...you chose well and wisely :)

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  12. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    oh, perfect, just perfect...as an aside, I got to be 'mama abby' to my twin's kids over the weekend. it was the best and how they stop and look when I say there name in that mommy tone and they wonder if we are really one & the same:} xoxo

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  13. nicDecember 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    oh, to see this clearly the things that really matter. you are beautiful, kendal, and so wise.

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  14. MichelleDecember 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Your faithfulness to both God and to your husband are inspiring. Thank you.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    It's great to spend time with family. Sometimes we have to chose between 2 good things, but it's great to have family be a priority!

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  16. Jennifer {Studio JRU}December 17, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I couldn't agree more... that husband time is so important. Choosing him is important. So glad to hear during a busy day you had time to spend together! Such a cute photo! :)

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