New Motivation

There are times when I struggle to do the things I know I should. There are some who love to exercise. I've been trying to find things I love to become more healthy. In the past I have found the simplest excuses, avoiding what I know that I should do.

Until today...

We live in the epicenter of bike riders. On a daily basis I see teams of riders, pairs of riders, old and young. We live in the center of their ride. In the morning, on the way to school I see riders. Doing errands during the day I see riders. After school and into the early evening, everywhere I go I see those who ride. It has become a common sight for us to see many who have the passion for riding. This morning was no different. Until I saw an unusual sight, one I have NEVER seen before.

Driving toward home I saw a pair of riders, two older gentlemen. As I approached them though, I noticed that the rider in front was leaning heavily on his handlebars to the right. I thought that was slightly odd until I came up upon him. I noticed that he was pedaling twice as fast as the gentleman behind him. He was pedaling that fast because he only had his left leg. How can he do that, crossed my mind, HE IS ONLY RIDING WITH ONE LEG!

I haven't been able to get him out of my mind. I came to the computer without hesitation for I don't want to leave this post unforgotten. This man has CHOSEN to overcome his obstacles and has decided to make no excuses even though he has one. He is choosing to choose life and health. Although I don't know what led him to this place, I see that he is living his life to its fullest and is choosing to work out. Even better, he was doing it with a friend who had his back. He was riding behind him, riding with him on his journey, being a companion and there for him should anything happen.

It truly made me think how blessed I am with health and two legs. There are no excuses good enough. The only thing that separates me from being the best I can be is me! One picture, changes everything! I don't think I will ever forget that word picture. That is how God speaks to me. Through pictures, He teaches me concepts I can understand and won't forget. While that man will never know how he inspired me today, God used Him greatly in my life to have the motivation to move beyond feelings and do what needs to be done!