I can do hard things. I went to bed at 2:00a.m., woke up at 6:00, left the house at 6:20, finally found a parking spot at 7:20, spent almost an hour getting through the crush of 17,000 people, and had a great time walking the 5k. I did run the last block & a half. It was very encouraging - so many survivors, so many with notes on their shirts about who they were honoring. I thought about my friend Cindy Prentice who died a couple of months ago after an 11 yr. battle with breast cancer. I thought about Mitch - a boy Ryan's age who died a year ago from Lukemia. I thought about the qualities of survivors. I thought about life. It was amazing to see so many people, to hear the music throughout the race. Life is so full, so many twists & turns, so many blessings. I went by myself and in a way I am glad. I did think but more than that, I just experienced. I listened to the life around me, the weather was perfect and I just enjoyed it. This is my life and it is an amazing gift. I am so glad that I did it.
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Hooray for you! I thought of you all morning, and wondered how it went.
I agree so much with 2 things you wrote. 1. I can do hard things. That is a phrase I have been repeating over and over, to myself and my family. I want to have Kim make something with the quote on it.
2. That you did it by yourself. I can relate so much to that. There are some experiences that are wonderful to share with others, but have so much meaning when done by yourself.
I am cheering for you! You can do hard things. You have the strength within you, and that with your faith in Christ and his Atonement will carry you through!
I am right with you and Alisa. My mission president would always say, "We do hard things!" Ever since it has been my motto. Whenever the kids say it's to hard I simply reply, "well, we do hard things." I thought about you this morning too. Enjoy conference!!
Congratulations! I am so proud of you. I Know you can do hard things. I have watched you do them all of my life. I am so glad to have such a great big sister that has given me a wonderful example of what a daughter of God does. I love you! Call me some time!
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I was hoping you'd post something about your race. I'm so glad it was a good morning! I'm not so sure going to bed at 3 a.m. was the best idea :). I hope you got a nap in between sessions!
I go back and forth about running with a partner and running alone. I almost feel like running alone is best for me right now (good thing too because I can't find anyone interested in running with me). It gives me some alone time which I rarely get these days. Time to think.
Arthritis Foundation does a Jingle Bell run around Christmas maybe you can shoot for that one next or even sooner a Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving. I do best with a race in site to make me keep running!
You are great!
great job Julie!
I am SO proud of you!!!
Good for you! I'm glad you had time to yourself to really think and full experience this.
Have I told you lately that I think you are an amazing woman who is doing amazing things! Well you are!
I am so impressed w/ you. Not just for the Race for the Cure completion, (although that is great). I am impressed w/ you and am greatful for you in all the monumental "things" you are doing in your life. Love ya!
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