Running

I know you have all heard about the "Fight or Flight" thingy that people talk about as your way of dealing with things, well, I have tried and tested both.  Both seem to be good for different situations.  The fight side is very draining but it always brings out the best outcome and usually draws me closer to God.  The flight side, I have tried many times and I have done this in the form of running.  Sometimes just running away in my head - ie day dreaming, playing on the computer, surfing the net till my head hurts.  I have also, believe it or not physically gone running!  I recall two of these times after huge fights/arguments with ex-boyfriends.  They definately kept me fit, and anyone who knows me well, knows that I really don't run!

Why am I posting this?  Well, recently I have found myself in a spot where I just want to run again, not just away in my head but also away physically (no not from my hubby or son) but just from here!  I look at where we lived in Melbourne and our life there.  It seemed almost idyllic.  We just had each other, no one wanting our time bar each other.  We fell pregnant easily and had a wonderful baby boy and financially we were safe and sound and the list goes on.  Tonight I found myself again day dreaming of going back to that.  After all the pain and heartache we have gone through over the last year especially.

However, I know that God has placed us up here for a purpose... and only recently have I started to see why.  I have been ever so blessed here with beautiful friends who have brought out the best in me and have let me into their lives.  God is so good and I know that where ever I am both spiritually and physically, He will always be there.  I have learnt how to fight the good fight here, not only for me but for others.  I have learnt many other lessons too.  Most importantly I am learning the first place to run is to God!

So, as for the running, maybe I am meant to try physically doing that again, not away from anything or anyone but just for fun... hmmm... we'll see.