I try to remind myself every time I start a run, how blessed I am. I'm fortunate that my mind and body work. I realize others aren't so lucky. For me running is a privilege and I'm thankful to be able to do it.
I'm also blessed because of the people around me. Last week I posted a written copy of my Mountaintop Breakfast speech. It was a speech I gave at a breakfast to raise money for Summit Academy. My speech was about my daughter’s health issues and her learning disabilities. In the first couple of days after I posted my speech, I was overwhelmed with e-mails and messages from people thanking me for sharing my daughter’s story and offering words of encouragement for my run. I also received e-mails from other parents sharing stories with me about their children's health and learning issues. I'm honored you shared your stories with me.
I want to say thank you to all of you for your encouraging words and sharing your stories with me. It's those words of encouragement and stories that will help get me up that little hill on race day!
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