This winter, as mild as it has been, is still cold, grey and desolate. We are stuck far too often inside the walls of our home, if not avoiding cold, avoiding the gazillion germs the kids are sharing. This week’s strep is next week’s croup is next week’s pneumonia.
Motivation is hard to find, and I am clearly not a winter person.
I can only look ahead, to the warmth, to the green of spring and to the hope that it brings.
When that comes, I will lace up my shoes and start a season of challenges I enjoy, of start and finish lines, crowds and finisher medals, and maybe even a PR or two.
I’ll do it because it’s the only way I know how to fight back at cancer. I have far too many reasons.
What do you do to find hope? Got a name you’d like me to carry with me this season? Leave it in the comments.
xo
Tracy
That’s awesome, Tracy. I feel you. I have done walkathons for the same reason – because it’s all I can do to help. It motivates me too to look forward to these events.
Bless you for walking in honour of those that have passed from cancer. Please add my mom Mary, my dad Jim and my aunt Pat to your list. xo
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I’d be honored to add Mary, Jim and Pat. My first race is in a few weeks and I’ll be running through October. I’ll carry their names with me every time.
The walkathons are such great events – you get to help, and it’s also such a boost to be able to be surrounded by so many other people motivated for change.
Thank you for including this post on your February favorites lists on your blog!
You GO, girl! I am in awe of you and what you do. That picture? Chills.
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Thanks, Missy. That picture was from first thing in the morning at the Chicago Marathon last year. Writing out the ribbons has become such a big part of my pre-race routine. It gives me some good time to reflect.
Amazing picture, amazing post. I’m right there with you with the gazillion kid germs and ready for a change of seasons, for something to strive for & go after. You’ve motivated me to want to do something for a bigger cause~ time to start brainstorming on what that is, exactly. I do think that words can spread hope and joy, and that is what I try do through my writing. Keep up the AWESOME work!
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Words absolutely hold power – You’ve got an awesome platform for whatever you choose to do! I’ll be reading!
I think it’s so awesome that you do this. Carrying those names must feel so powerful.
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Thanks, Robin. It’s an awesome honor.
I would love it if you would include my son Jack (#jackonaut).
I’d love to carry his name with me. Thank you.
This is wonderful. I’m going to be “running” (more like walking fast) in April. I’d be honored if you would also include my mom, Pattie S., Grammy, Lorraine H., and grandfather LaMar S.
Bless you.
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I’m late to this, but this is so inspirational, Tracy! Nothing short of amazing. I’m here cheering for you every step of the way, dear friend.
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