We'll see.
In Ether 12 in the book of Mormon we are told that the Lord can make weak things strong unto us. So, I believe fully that running is a God given talent, and I will have it again, if just to prove that despite what science tells us and my ever growing tiredness, I will not give up! When I reach a point where I cannot seem to go forward I will pray harder and expect blessings. Maybe others will never even imagine the way I started and think my running just continued gracefully from birth, as It ought to have. I still believe that the greatest use of the body is in running. I feel a need to run that is so strong sometimes! It nearly brought me to tears when I could not even walk. My best friend tried to comfort me by saying, "not running Isn't such a big deal. Most people do not want to run anyway." Well, I do.
When I could I did not. It was not important and was not pursued. And they say "Use it or loose it." But, now that it is not even a real possibility for me, and requires a miracle, now I miss it and want it more than singing even. Next I am going to look up all of the scriptures I can that include the word run.
Perhaps, this talent was taken away so I would appreciate it. Though I cannot fully understand how this talent, when developed could be used to help others.
Although, running again is my focus right now, I cannot shake the reminder that echoes in my thoughts that one of the best ways to determine what your true God given talents are is your Patriachial Blessing. Mine vaguely, in regards to talents comments that my talent is getting what I want, so watch out :) No, really, it indirectly (in regards to talents) tells me that I ought to search the greatest thoughts available in the arts, literatures, and sciences. Which I already do and love it. To me, the marraige of these lies in teaching and being a mother. A friend once told me that maybe I was not allowed so much freedom/diversity in my pursuits so that I could focus on being a good mother. Now, just to find enjoyment in folding clothes. Surely it can be done, maybe aim to become a professional, clothes folder. :)
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