Finding God in Runners and Walkers @ the LC
So I actually dragged myself out of my house to go running tonight. As I pulled up to Lake Calhoun I was on the phone with my bud Rob, talking geek stuff. I have been helping them with their home network. I see my pal driving by in his new ride with the bike on top. Quickly I rolled down the window to yell to him to stop and pull over.
We probably spent 20 minutes or so chatting, maybe more. I was totally fine with it. I'm lazy, but friends come first right?? We shared some things about the weekend and things about our family's faith background and how we think it shaped us. We talked about community and the importance of it. But just as important, taking a step and wanting community, not just being a piece of the community because it is there. We talked about the friends we have been seeking out to spend more focused time with. The guys we want to take the next step in becoming one with…
I liked this surprise for a lot more than the fact God helped me procrastinate. I was able to check in with a pal who we haven't had the solo time with each other in awhile. I was able to have some great thoughts and feelings as I started my run around the Lake that has so many distractions, people, dogs, frisbees, cars, motorcycles, stereos…
After my run I need to go to a friends house to help him with something. But as I stretched in the grass, I was blasting David Crowder Band's new album Sunsets and Sushi. It was right in my face, I sat there, watching the hustle and bustle of people around the lake… I don't know if it is the combination of the beats from the music and the speed of the people. But I felt like I was making my own little montage video… Remembering the title of a book David Crowder wrote… "Praise Habit: Finding God in Sunsets And Sushi" I sat there and felt so glad to be where I was at that moment, so glad to be where I am in life right now. Finding God in Runners and Walkers @ the LC… That is the title of my story today. It felt so good to sit there by myself rocking out to DCB and just letting life soak in.. I am gonna do it again Wednesday!! Who wants to join me!
That's really nice Ethan. If I was in Minnesota right now, I would soooo join you on your run around the lake on Wednesday!!
I am glad that you were able to enjoy the day for what it was. Something so simple with such deep meaning. Those are the surprises. ::smile::
I wish that I had time to walk around the lake and enjoy this wonderful spring. I would join you in a minute, but my 9th grade group of confirmation girls have claimed me on Wednesday nights. Have a wonderful time if you get the chance to go.