Contemplations of a Mommy "Monk"

Hebrews 12:1 - 3  1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,   2   fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.   3   Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. I am not a runner.  Never have been and probably never will be.  Running takes some serious endurance, training and goal setting, but mainly I'm not a runner because it's HARD.  It hurts and I just want it to be over as soon as possible.  I've ran in a couple of 5K events - one ended with hot cocoa and the other was filled with blasts of color and dance music.  Most serious runners wouldn't say these events count for much (and if I'm really hones