Run Beyond Dreams

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.I am:an ultra marathoner,a Brooks ID Runner,a Central Lacrosse Captain, coached by Jon Cane,an advocate for ending sex slavery and human trafficking,a recovering architect,in love with life.

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Living his best cat life lounging in the sun.

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“COME INSIDE.”

“No.”

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Walking a husky when there is snow is like...

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He’s working from home today.

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We watched the sunset tonight.

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He’s taken on the duty of pre-cleaning Baby’s high chair tray.

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Today, knocking down blocks.

Someday, may she knock down walls and ceilings.

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Toddler watched me wax my armpits ONE TIME weeks ago & today is pretending to do the same w/ painter’s tape. Not sure where the piece of painter’a tape came from...

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Baby drools A LOT.

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Baby discovered the hydrangeas and wanted to eat them.

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Why am I so afraid to live? I got married when I was 19 , I had my first child when I was 20 , then a set of twins. They are now grown and have moved out. I have been married 22 years and I now I don’t know what to do.

Hi,

I’m not sure why you chose me to tell this to. I’m not even sure you want advice or if you just needed to tell SOMEONE and be acknowledged.

You might be afraid to live bc it is definitely an unsettling and frightening journey continuing to discover who you are. It sounds like you’ve been someone’s spouse and a parent for most of your life. Both roles come with pretty standard socially acceptable “rules” and guidelines of sorts. Now, maybe you just get to do whatever you feel like doing without having to consult with your partner and/or worrying about anyone else’s needs. That can easily feel overwhelming and intimidating bc there is just SO MUCH out there to try and where do you even start?!?!

I don’t really have great advice other than to be gentle on yourself and be gracious with yourself as you navigate this next phase of your life. You don’t have to do anything big and flashy and mind boggling life changing. There is peace to be had with just finding time to do small simple things like sitting and reading a good book.

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Stating the obvious, but Baby’s hand is just so small.

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Silly faces and cuddles.

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Sleepy feet snuggling

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We went on our first nature walk as a family of four, in a truly lovely and quiet preserve. Toddler ran and jumped almost the entire way while Baby slept through all of it.

It was good for our souls.

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Nap time.

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BOOP! BOOP!