My Life as a Relay

So as I sit at track practice, I'm watching the girls practice, get coaching, and practice again the ever important hand off exchange. Then it hits me, how many hand offs have I received? How many handoffs have I missed? Handoffs from spiritual coaches, marriage and family mentors, and professional  colleagues. Have I been in position and ready to receive the baton that has been and is being passed on to me? Have I started the exchange but run away from the pass and out of the exchange zone? I think back to those who have passed so much guidance, knowledge, and compassion to me and then I wonder if I have done my part to make the next exchange. Did I run fast enough to pass the baton before my runner was too far behind to catch up? Did I ensure the baton was secure in her hand before I let her go? I pray that I have made some successful exchanges and have even been a part of someone's winning race. 

Tori