The Start of Something New

This week marks a huge shift in the function of our household. Monday was my first official day training for the Richmond Marathon. Today is Cole’s first day of 4th grade Tonight is Cole’s first soccer practice for the fall season The end of summer means better weather for all of Christian’s favorite activities: fishing,Continue reading “The Start of Something New”

Step by Step (Ohh baby!)

“Stairs are climbed step by step” ~Turkish Proverb Over a decade ago (yes! that makes me feel old), I walked across the stage and received my diploma from Old Dominion University. I graduated with a degree in English with a concentration in education. I thought I wanted to be a teacher. During those (ahem!) fiveContinue reading “Step by Step (Ohh baby!)”

Comfort in Repetition

Double digits are a part of my weekend vocabulary again. I ran 10 miles this morning. What guided today’s run was a small little a-ha moment I had on Wednesday as I was running with my coach. Wednesday night, the weather was in our favor: 75 degrees with a breeze off the bay. I didContinue reading “Comfort in Repetition”

I Hear You.

Sunday morning I got out of bed a little later than I had hoped. The first thought that surfaced in my head before I even had time to open my eyes was how does my hip feel? The answer: okay. I checked the weather: 98% humidity, 71 degrees and a dew point of 70. AsContinue reading “I Hear You.”

Shifting

Life has stages, live in harmony with them. ~ Eoin Finn I’ve been waiting for the next stage of life to begin. I’ve been sitting on the verge of  what is about to happen. I’ve been quietly waiting for the next chapter. So many chapters of my life have come to a close lately. ChetContinue reading “Shifting”