sunday runday.

i'm not a particularly religious person. this may shock some who know that i work for a christian ministry. basically i work for habitat because i LOVE the mission of habitat and knowing that we are profiding safe, decent "forever homes" for families in need. but more on that later.

every day on site and in meetings i'm asked to lead prayer and i do it. i say how thankful i am for the volunteers, the opportunity to serve and for safety. i mean every word. sometimes i'm asked which church i attend and i mumble something about changing churches, looking for the right fit. but the truth is, sunday long runs are my church.

every sunday morning i wake up bright and early (or really my dog wakes me up) and head to the beachside for a long run. somedays it takes changing into my running clothes and getting in the car before i talk myself out of it, but i'm always thankful once i'm out there.

sunday runs are one long prayer. a chance for me to think about the week behind me and the one ahead. i think about how thankful i am for my friends, family, and all the opportunities life has given me. i like to look around and drink everything in. the sunrise over the bridge, the way the ocean looks in the morning. (you've never seen anything like the sky in florida some days). this is all i need to know that i'm part of something much bigger than me.

i don't get that sitting in an uncomfortable church pew singing hymns i don't understand and listening to a sermon that i can't follow. sunday runs leave me refreshed, humble, and thankful...and just a little sore. but i get more out of them then any church i've been to. my church home is the route i chose to run. the membership is small, but its just the way i like it.

the brunch that follows isn't bad either, because i've earned it!