wannabebeachbum
Status: Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.
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It's been 3 months since my last entry and I don't visit DS much anymore. Still, every now and then I think back to the strength I derived from reading messages written by others who were further...
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As I head into the Holiday, I'm more aware than ever how blessed I am. Having married a fellow DS-er in July, I've never been happier. We both learned some very painful lessons through our...
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I am on the most incredible vacation with a fantastic partner I met through DS. Tim and I met on DS over a year ago, met in person last November, and I can’t imagine my life without him now. For...
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I'm on my first trip back to Africa since adopting our boys. I went to a primary school today and the children were so beautiful and hopeful despite their horrible living conditions. This trip...
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I can't beleive my baby turned 8 today and I can't help but think that her daddy is still walking beside her and smiling.....
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Cody and Casey's wedding was beautiful today. The only thing that could have made it better would have been if Jeff could have been there when his oldest son got married. It was hard to listen to...
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I had one of those moments today that sort of snapped me back into harsh reality, just when I was thinking I had nearly outrun it. A little thing, but one of those moments, just the same. I was...
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Finished the marathon in 5 hours and 8 minutes. No speed record, but survived 7 miles of pouring rain and cool conditions. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me along the way!
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Jeff-This was probably my most unconventional Thanksgiving ever. I slept in and then went for a 20-mile run while our beautiful daughter made an entire Thanksgiving meal! I've never met a...
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Jeff-After traveling a lot in the past month, I decided to take advantage of being home this weekend to shovel out what used to be a walk-in closet. I finally ventured up on a ladder to see what...
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I just spent the weekend with all 8 kids in the house!!! It's the first time since Jeff's funeral when the oldest boys have been in town at the same time and we had everyone together. We celebrated...
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Pasta dinner last night-check; 4 am wake-up call-check; beautiful weather in Chicago-check; completion of Chicago Half Marathon - CHECK!!!!! It wasn't my prettiest effort ever, but the course was...
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In keeping with my training schedule I was supposed to run 14 miles today. I've never gone further than 13.1 and I am not a morning person---those two strikes against me, I had my doubts that I'd...
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The Legend of the Sand DollarThere's a lovely little legendthat I would like to tell,of the birth and death of Jesus,found in this lowly shell.If you examine closely,you'll see that you find...
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I had a nice experience today. I went to my counselor and had a good hour---venting, sharing, posing deep questions, and, uncharacteristically, not crying today. I had been running late (imagine...
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