in joy.

when i run, it's freeing.  i throw caution to the wind, hammer my feet into the pavement and tread on. 

i always wear my moon shoes.  Hunter insists that the nike symbol is a crescent moon; as i'm lacing up, i morph into an astronaut-like mom who instantly becomes the coolest person on the planet in his big blue eyes.

if only they really were gravity free.

and since they're absolutely not, i run with as little weight holding me down as possible. it's just me and my shuffle.  oh yeah and mace too.  cause you can never be too careful; it keeps my honey happy.

i'd never run with a hindrance; it'd be more to haul and unnecessary.  it would positively botch my time.    

so why in the whole wide world - universe actually (remember, i'm super-astronaut-mom) - do i walk with such burdens and baggage?  it slows me down, keeps my eyes off the prize, makes me really crabby and is absolutely wearing.  

as i cast my cares on the One who cares for me, throw off any and all obstacles, peace overwhelms my spirit and joy fills my soul.  it's kind of like life was made to be lived this way.  oh wait, it was.  

i want to live here everyday.  in joy.  just joy... the joy of the Lord, enjoying Him and His blessings.