Today I was reminded of how gracious God is in my life. I forget often. I take for granted His goodness, and then, in days like today, I am convicted of my sin. He is so good to me even in the things that may seem mundane – like a bike ride.

For the longest time (almost three years) I’ve been trying to encourage Enzo to ride his bike, but he has refused. He does not have a go-getter personality. I’ve been feeling frustrated all that time mainly because of my selfishness. I can’t exercise. Well, I could exercise, but I’m lazy, and I don’t want to get up at 5 am. I am trying to exercise after dinner, but sometimes I feel tired, and I just don’t feel like going for a run.

Long story short, Emerson began talking to Enzo about how to ride his bike. It wasn’t that long ago, probably a month? He was not really teaching Enzo how to ride, but just talking to him using F1 car drivers as an analogy. They did practice some days, but mostly, Emerson just talked to him. 

When you ride your bike, always look at your target.

– Daddy

Last night I saw Enzo riding his bike for more than ten seconds for the first time in my whole life. I was so excited.

We went for a run today. Our first mile took us fifteen minutes. Enzo’s arms and neck were so stiff… we prayed together, and I told him he had to catch up with me. I could tell he was afraid. I assured him he already knew how to ride his bike. All he had to do now was keep going without stopping every twenty seconds. I was able to run three miles. I exercised, and the children had a good workout – Libby was rollerblading.

I was so thankful and happy after that. It was a good day. There are things that I just think will never happen or I think they are taking too long. This simple bike ride that I had been looking forward for the last three years was a good reminder that God is aware of every single thing in my mind. He cares for my needs.

I guess today was our first official P.E. class 🙂