This October I have chosen to run 35 miles for the American Cancer Society. When asked to post my why I stated that I am running to honor family and friends who have passed on or survived cancer research. This morning when running I began to wonder how does running honor them? The money raisedContinue reading “October Running; an homage to some who have passed on or survived breast cancer”
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I CAN
In a recent online post I ended with Why am I doing this? Because I can. After posting I went on my walk and run. These two words continued to echo through my mind. I can. This verse rolled through me, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” combined with the scripture,Continue reading “I CAN”
Rainy Week
Rain, rain go away, come again another day…. childhood song and truly applicable to 2020. This past week it has been rainy and gloomy. Sun was in the forecast for today. I woke up early, ready for run, to find gloomy, rain replaced the sun. So much for Saturday run…. I Googled how to runContinue reading “Rainy Week”
Pandemic Summer Transformation
While this summer was not what I had planned, it was one of the best ones I have lived. In an early conversation with my mom she admonished me to be sure I was a better human leaving the pandemic than I was entering it. Taking this to heart I have worked on transforming myContinue reading “Pandemic Summer Transformation”
Morning Poetry
While walking in the early morning poetry rolls through me. I return home to write, read or reread the works of my favorites. Today Mary Oliver’s poetry rolled through me, here are a couple of my favorites. Enjoy. This morning the beautiful white heron was floating along above the water and then into the skyContinue reading “Morning Poetry”
Hmmmm…..
Every Laugh and good time that comes my way feels ten times better than before I knew such sadness. Once outside, I quicken my step as I head to my car. I have patients to see at the office, people like me, all of us trying our best to get out of our own ways.Continue reading “Hmmmm…..”
Moments…
Waking the Colors
Waking the Colors Spring Walks Each day brings A waking of colors Dreary rainy days Green grass glows Blue sky days Trees unfurl their greens Diverse in shape and color Sunny Days Flowers bloom Distinct in color, fragrance The cycle of days Rainy, blue sky, sunny Bring glory Growth Spring Waking of the colors Reminiscent Continue reading “Waking the Colors”
Ordinary becomes Extraordinary
Ordinary becomes Extraordinary Breaths are measured, gratitude for life, breathing Family is sacred, never closer Laughter is cherished, babies laughter, yours, mine Joy is limited, each moment counts Hope, messages of hope fill the airways Friends gather, old and new virtual meetings abound, calls renew Walks refresh, outdoor time is our reprieve, colors seem brighterContinue reading “Ordinary becomes Extraordinary”
Leaning in….
Pandemic days get long, despite their length, today my gratitude journal list hit 5000. There is so much to be grateful for, amid the angst. Joy, happiness is a choice, one I must make daily. For me it means digging in, finding, surrounding myself with beauty, beautiful words, conversations, friends, flowers, smells, pausing to findContinue reading “Leaning in….”
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