The Dash
On Saturday I ran a 5k in memory of Scott Gerlach, a member of my church congregation who died in an accident in May. The following words, which were in his funeral program and printed on the shirt I received Saturday, really made me think. They are: "Your life consists of two numbers and a dash. Make the most of the dash." I started reflecting on some of the more unique things I've done and still hope to do before my dash becomes a number again. In that spirit, I made these lists. What I've done with my dash: *Learned to work and to use my body to do things I enjoy: volleyball, weight training, running, swimming, yoga. I've modified those activities, but I haven't given up on them. And I'm coming back strong now. [Side note: jogging during yesterday's 5k doesn't seem to have damaged my knees. Was it my new kicks? I hope so....I'm still planning to do some kind of a fitness event--something more challenging than a 5k--during my 40...