I almost died Today

All that kept going through my head was,"What in the world are you doing?", "You're too old for this."

"You're not 18, or 25 anymore."

I can imagine what my neighbors thought as they saw me rollerblading through the neighborhood.   

As I was scanning through the skates at the store, an employee saw me trying them on and asked, "You skate?"

Of course I skate. Then I said a quick "Yes."

I do skate. Just haven't in 15 or more years. 

So as I hurried to put my skates on after my 4 1/2 mile run, Emily runs out and says, "Mom, don't do this."

                       What?

I've got this and I proceeded to show off my skills. 

I made it around the block went up a hill and realized that I was going to go faster downhill.

Something in me said "Take off the skates and walk down, but I ignored it. 

It was God, I believe.

So as I went down I felt my heart racing and thought I was going to die. I was going about 45 miles an hour and I couldn't stop.  There was a stop sign and I looked both ways. 

"Lord, please don't let me get hit by a car."

Fear gripped me. Then I decided to let go. I decided that I was going to enjoy the ride. And I did. I went up my driveway and stopped on the grass. No injuries. And it was the greatest feeling in the world. The wind, the sun, today was just a beautiful day. 

Are you afraid to do something because of fear?

God is always with us. I'm tired of the same boring run I do everyday. 

I love skating. I love the way it makes me feel free as I glide on my skates. And if I die, I know that Jesus will meet me as I enter the gates of heaven. 

                 I am not afraid. 

Until Next Time,

Eat Organic,

Eat Gluten-Free,

Jennifer