11/17/2025
Let’s be real. Not all races are filled with grace and beauty. I have crossed the finish line in dozens of half marathons. I have crossed this specific finish line 5 times now . Each race is a mind over matter/faith over feelings journey, but this one by far takes the cake. This race pushed me to the edge and made me question what I was doing there and how I was gonna do this. This 1st picture towards the end of the race was filled with doubts, questions, prayer, and the drive to finish what I started regardless of how I was feeling. It was also a great reminder that perseverance and strength are gifts from God that are part of me. I am stronger than I think because he is within me. The second picture is me today, the day after. Yes there was doubts, yes there was ugly cry and pain and puking my guts out, but joy comes in the morning. What a great lesson that no matter how bad it seems, you are stronger than you think and joy comes in the morning and for a purpose.
