Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
The kids and I are training for a half marathon.
I have run races alone. I have run races with a group. I have run races with people faster than me. I have run races with people slower than me.
When we run the half marathon, I will run with two people slower than me. It’s not their fault. They have never covered that kind of mileage before. Their legs aren’t as long as mine. They are not as strong as I am. They don’t have the same experience I have.
So is it better to run the race on my own and leave them to themselves while I strive to set a personal record?
Or would it be better to stick with them for the whole 13.1 miles? Should I run when they run, walk when they walk and rest when they need rest? Would it be better to help our two kids accomplish something for the first time in their lives? Help them accomplish something that they will never forget. Help them accomplish something they never thought they could do.
Which strategy will result in me really winning?
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That is encouraging! What a good family dynamic! You all are such a blessing – even long distance!!
Thank you, Terri. So far, so good. Keep praying for us, please.