Dear Moab,
It is that time of year again. The time when I love to dream about basking in your sunny rays, the prospect of my first outdoor swim (rather laying next at the side of the pool), wearing shorts and a short sleeve shirt during the day, dusting off my flip flops, examining petroglyphs, seeing a giant grin on my big boy(s) faces as they descend the slick rock, watching a dusty lizard escape Mason’s grasp, peering out and see the RED rock against a BLUE sky, anticipating the brisk cold morning as I join thousands of runners at the starting line in the shade of your beautiful canyon, thinking of the boom boom of the drums at mile 10, and watching for my cute family cheering with pride as I step across the finish line.
Oh, how I have been dreaming during this ever long winter season. I knew I would be ready to leave my frosty land of Sugar City to be wrapped in the rays of your love. I was even desperate enough to train in frigid tempertatures, early mornings, and icy roads to merit a visit to your red earth. The dream (as metioned above) of warm memories kept me focused and mentally strong as I ran to attain my March goal.
But Moab, guess what? Remember the year I couldn’t come see you because I had just had a beautiful baby boy? Well, this year I have another one of "those kinds" of situations. The birth of my darling daughter Alexis’s singing debut. She has made it into a singing competition, one that is very important to her – Upper Valley Idol. One that will take place on the very weekend I should be there with you. She has worked hard, she has been disciplined, she has taken it seriously, and she is very excited. I am very proud of her! And because of that, I have to say good-bye for this year. Yes, you’re correct, I love her a lot!
Until we meet again,
Jodi
p.s. there is always next year 🙂
Comments:
Stephen said…
Nooooooo, I want to go still.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 3:31:27 PM
Michelle said…
Tough choice-you are a good mom (and in good shape too!) Good job training-you know you are welcome to come to Goblin Valley with us for Spring Break!
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:23:01 PM