Good Year or Good Riddance
That’s it! I’m done. I’ve run all I’m going to run in 2013. 2,746 miles. Reflecting back, there was a lot to run through—much good, my fair share of challenges, and some things that took my breath away. The good is easy to recall. My children grew and prospered. I learned to love my job again . I completed three 100-mile races. I traveled. I laughed HARD and often. I opened doors that I thought were shut. I learned from mistakes. I deepened friendships to levels that I never thought possible. I felt love and gave it in return. I grew. The challenges, while not as many, were deep. I lost loved ones, both suddenly and slowly. My son needed surgery. My daughter got a diagnosis. I went through a July, which I would just like to simply erase from my life calendar. I missed a finish line that I whole-heartedly wanted to cross. And, I have been battling two (most likely) related health issues that have had negative repercussions on several part