I ran into loneliness. Literally. Last weekend I participated in a Half Marathon. I signed up last minute to psychologically boost myself in preparation for my races in January and February. Those are the ones that are important to me. In my head this one was a freebie. I had no time goals. It was…
Oh Holy Night
I cannot go through the joy of this season without giggling uncontrollably at this video. May it give you a brief pause in the midst of the hurry. Watch this and realize that no matter how far behind you feel or what you have on your to do list, you’re having a better day than…
Life Margins
Leviticus changed my life. No really, I learned a valuable agriculturally-based life lesson from Leviticus last week. Lev. 23:22 reads, “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. You shall leave them for the…
Thinking Like an Athlete
I am an athlete. I am in training. I am taking care of my vessel. I am an athlete, but not Olympic. Not record setting. Not famous or with sponsors. But I am competing. I’m competing against myself. It is Kelly’s feet vs. Kelly’s brain almost every time I run. But I’m leaning to…
A Spasmodic Hercules
I read a quote this week that was amazing. It taught me a lesson I learned many moons ago with new language. It was affirming and encouraging and provided some much needed perspective. Are you ready for it? “A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.”…
Delaying Christmas
I try to delay Christmas as long as possible. Or at least until December. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas. I love the decorations and gift giving. In fact, I joke that in Florida we have two seasons: Summer and Christmas. Because our weather is often unhelpful, I need these external markers to…
World Prematurity Day
I did not write this. But oh how I wish I had! As I celebrate World Prematurity Day today, I see not only my patients but their families struggling so much to deal with an ICU stay for the tiniest member of their family. I too see you. I SEE YOU by Jodi Dolezel: I…
Crafting for a Cause!
Would you like to get delightful, handmade gifts AND help free modern day slaves? Sounds too good to be true, right? Read on. It is very true! ***** Forget Black Friday. Waking up at three in the morning just to wait in line and fight over the last widget in the store. Doesn’t sound like…
My Running Anniversary
I glanced left at my wall of accomplishment and noticed something. It has been exactly two years since my first race ever. Two years. 760 days since that first magical finish line. I didn’t know it at the time, but I’m hooked. I enjoy training, I look forward to purchasing new gear, and I revel…
Creativity Having Fun
My yearly inner debate happened again this year. I don’t want a prepackaged costume for Halloween. And I don’t want to spend much money. I want to make it myself for cheap AND be something awesome and unique. I want it to be just me, my imagination, and whatever Goodwill has to offer. Costuming, to me,…