I have not run today. I was knocked off by an unexpected seizure Alex had at school yesterday. But I think it was a long time coming (the burnout, that is).
I feel like my resolve to run this half marathon has been shaken.
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then I watched this short video (click the link below image, after you've read this post)
I've also started to read a book called, "Sole Sisters".
It is inspiring and pulls at your heart strings to give you a little bit more motivation.
I am going to run this thing.
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Give me some words of encouragement folks...I am in need of it.
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I am still running for me, but I think that after this I will put a lot of focus on running for Alex's disorder.
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Not much is knowN about it. All we know is that it is genetic and there is not a cure for it. Many people live with it and never know it, but a select few have seizures, skin problems and learning disabilities.
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We are so blessed that Alex only really has the seizures, which can be scary like the one yesterday. Poor kid fell out of his chair and really whacked his head hard and gave himself a nice swollen cheek and forehead not to mention a nasty bruise. He also nearly gave his teacher a heart attack, but mom came to the rescue. I tell you, there's a lot to be said about a mother's intuition. I walked right in the classroom, just in time to help my young man. I am grateful and glad I was there for him...
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So the run is still on...I just need a good ole YOU GO GIRL, YOU CAN DO THIS from my friends. Whose willing to be the first.
That would scare me! You are SO strong. I know you have it in you to do all that you need to prepare for this race. I know you can and will do it!
ReplyDeleteNakia, it's easy to be discouraged. and it's hard to put all the effort into preparing for and running a half marathon. But easy is for the average person. And if there is anyone I know that's stronger than average, it's you. You can do it!
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