Dear Gym,
I know it’s been a while since we’ve been together and I’d like to say that I’m sorry and I’ve missed you but the words would ring hollow and insincere. For a while we had a very healthy relationship. You helped make me strong, set my heart racing and I felt like I could stand on the bow of a rowing machine and scream, “I’m the Queen of the Fitness Center!” The long runs on the treadmill together challenged me to push for more in our relationship and the spin on the elliptical was energizing. But, the truth is, Gym, that I was never truly committed to our relationship. You’re so much work! There, I said it. Yes, I glow after I’ve been with you and the new life that you gave my old jeans was exhilarating but, come on, when we’re together it’s nothing but sweat and pain and exhaustion. Who can maintain that kind of relationship?!
Honestly, though, things haven’t been so good lately. Gym, I have to admit that ever since I left you, I have been carrying an extra burden…a 30 lb. Christmas cookie-shaped burden to be exact and let’s just say that it’s not on my shoulders. My husband, my doctor and my pants insist that renewing our relationship would help to lift some of that burden but I’m not so sure…there’s that whole "hard work" thing again. However, it’s difficult to argue with our reunion when my kids adore spending time with you and you woo me with promises of a long, hot, uninterrupted shower at the end of every date. Since my employer has removed all of our financial obstacles and promised to foot the bill for our tête-à-têtes, I can't even blame you for being a frivolous waste of money. What excuse do I have left?
So, I am writing to let you know that I am willing to give our relationship another try, to hear you out and see what you have to offer me now. Gym, you must understand that I am still not comfortable with you, in fact I dread seeing you, but your repeated letters flooding my mailbox recently show me that you really do want it to work out between us and, frankly, I’ve run out of other options. With all that said, I have dug my favorite yoga pants out of the drawer and I’m free this Monday morning…how does that work for you?
Sincerely, if not fondly,
Kim
Kim is the wife of one rockin' Worship Pastor and full-time mom to four crazy and beautiful kids. Toss in a part-time job, housework, a blog, training for a foster care license and what passes for a social life these days and she’s still wondering how she fits 32 hours into a 24 hour day.
