exercising

“Forrest Gump”

| Laura Lee Bonde

Running
I love it so much
I know it’s not my identity
but now that I’m running
I feel I’ve found a lost part of me

the sound of my shoes
the rhythm of my breathing
the thoughts in my head
in my heart
the memories
the hopes
the plans
every thought positive
I just…love it

even when I’m slow
if I keep going
I’ll get there
never looking back
never losing track
simply moving

and afterwards
oh afterwards
I feel SO good
almost good enough
to keep going

someday…I will

Silent Motivation

| Laura Lee Bonde

Yesterday, I had such a good day with God and also had moments of tears: some of them good, some of them sad. Normally, I’d rather share with you about things “after” I’ve gone through them, but there are times, when, God will ask me to share with you “while” I’m going through them, and THIS is one of those time, so [sigh] here we go. Continue reading →