Until The Checkered Flag Has Waved

I wanted to take a moment today
to apologize.
To say I'm sorry for starting this blog
and trying to pump you all up
and being just a simple hypocrite.

I've plateaued on this diet
and been sitting at a standstill
for over a month.
I've not heeded my own advice,
listened to my own motivation
or followed my goals.

I'm sorry.

But, on the other hand,
I am even more determined
to make sure we meet
at the finish line together.
How embarrassing would it be
if I finished my own race
in last place?

I woke up this morning
with a prayer-
for strength and thankfulness
and a request for a fresh start-
a new-found urge
to do the right thing.

I can't let you all down.

I can't let myself down.

I'm still in this race, but
I am still learning along the way.

The journey isn't over yet.
And neither is Hope.

I've got up,
dusted myself off,
and started on the trail
for another day.

Accept my apology
but come along
and kick my butt!