Run

Child:  Why am I stopping, Dad?  Why am I not running with the rest?

Dad:  Just sit here, child, wait and rest.  Spend time with me.

Child:  But Dad, I don't want to rest, I want to run.

Dad:  Trust me, wait and refuel.

Child:  Everyone else is running, why must I stop?  Why can't I do whatever the rest are doing?  Why can't I run on that same track as them?

Dad:  Dear child, don't you see?  I know you and I know you need this time to rest, whether you agree with it or not.  I want to spend time with you and I want to give you this chance to refuel as you get ready to run again.  Don't worry about lagging behind.  Don't you see?  The others you are looking at are one lap behind you now.  Don't look back, look ahead.  I'm bringing you to a different track.  I know it looks dark ahead, for now.  But when it's time, just run.  Soon you'll see cheerleaders, cheering you on.  

And I'll be waiting for you, at the finishing line.