Running to Temple Square

Another hard night calls for another run. This morning I didn't wake up that early, and I wasn't actually thinking about a run. But I looked outside and the sun wasn't beating down, so I thought.....the weather might be good for a run! Then I was determined. This is what I needed.

I was contemplating which route to take today and decided to take my usual one. Then I considered turning and going to Liberty Park, but continued forward on the usual. I also contemplated if I wanted to stop and walk around anywhere. I decided to just turn and go up a hill where I could turn around and come back, but I followed the feeling and the lights and turned to go to Temple Square. Great idea. The Salt Lake Temple is beautiful and peaceful. And temple square is a wonderful place. I had a good song on my i-pod (Hallelujah-Jeff Buckley), sat down, and just looked at the temple. There were a lot of people around too. But the peace is always there. Two sister missionaries stopped to talk to me, which was interesting, but nice. Then I got up and started back home.

My knee didn't really hurt. I am definitely moving forward. :)

This is what I needed though. Two absolutely wonderful things in my life: Running and the temple (although I didn't go inside). I can tell you that the Lord knows each and every one of us individually. He knows that I love running and He has given that opportunity back to me in the rough times.

Today I ran (away) and that's exactly what I will always do. :)

Runaway Girl