In the last 5 months, I have lost two grandparents and a coworker. I lost one of my jobs, the one that gave me the most joy. I have been betrayed by a woman who I once called a friend and colleague. I crashed my bike once. Two of my loved ones have been deeply hurt and betrayed by an outsider. I bowed out of a triathlon because of a severe case of bronchitis. I have cried. A Lot. I have made some mistakes. My favorite cyclist has been accused of doping. I have not learned how to say no.
On the other hand, in those same 5 months, I have honored the lives of 2 people who were deeply a part of my life, and one who inspired me professionally. I have spent some much needed grieving time with my family, including those I don't see often. I spent about a total of 10 days with my niece and nephew. I paved the way for a former teen to go back to college, and am watching him thrive. I camped with a close friend and mentor in the French Alps. We presented our project at an international conference and I've got 2 more in the next 10 days. I went to an amazing international conference. I saw three stages of the Tour de France. I competed in 5 triathlons, with personal bests in all 5. I ran in 7 running races. I rode in one ride for charity. I swam faster than ever. And I have made new friends. I watched 4 more teens head off to college. I still have one fulltime job and two parttimes. And I'm working on a plan to still work with the youth...
...Not that it hasn't been hard, but I'm working to turn the corner...
I will NOT back down. And I won't give in.
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