We’ve lived with our kitchen in disarray for several days. Seriously! We’ve created a much bigger mess in hopes to make it look pretty afterwards. Does anyone enjoy this, “renovation” thing?!
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It’s Race Week! Why Am I An Emotional Wreck?!
Training for a marathon has been as much, if not more, mental than physical. I’ve trained physically. Hours upon hours of time on my feet. I’ve made schedule sacrifices. Made time for the speedwork. But, I didn’t take into account that I would need to train mentally.
And, It Happened…At Mile 18
My friend saw something in me that I was having a hard time seeing in myself.
A Three Word Prayer
As a runner, I find myself praying as the Lord brings people, and situations, to my mind. Sometimes, through my neighborhood, I will pray for something specific as I run past their house. Like a family who has a child headed off to school for the first time. Or, a fmaily who I know is …
Help Me Understand: How Did This Get In My Shoe? Now What?
Recently, on a training run for the Chicago Marathon, I noticed I was having a strange issue; a pain in my left foot. Ok, not really in the foot, but underneath my foot. For some reason, in the midst of my run, something got into my shoe. How in the world does this happen?! I …
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Help Me Understand…
I’m beginning a new series to help break down things in life that seem difficult to understand.
1 Little Scream. 1 Major Distraction.
The stadium was sold out. Fans were loud, knowing their team was on the brink of moving into the playoffs. Yet, it was one 9-year-old fan, Diar, who caused the biggest roar of them all!
That Poor Lady, Was Rich
Everyone was waiting for the winner of “Best New Artist”. It went to a group who put on some major dance moves, and they sold millions of records and scored 3 #1 songs. 41 weeks in the top 10, and 7 of those at #1. They became famous…and infamous.
I’m Trying To Quit…
Well, this isn’t easy, but it needs to be done. I have made a decision that I believe will help me and help others. I feel like it is a much needed tuneup. For this journey up to Easter called “Lent, I am giving up complaining. I know it sounds a bit odd, but I …
A Surprise In The Mailbox
But, isn’t there great benefit in taking a few minutes to pause before moving forward? I find that looking back helps me see what’s coming ahead. When I reflect on how I handled a situation in the past, it helps me with how I can handle it in upcoming days.