filled up with goodness

It was a summer that filled me up
Warm days and star filled nights
Deep belly laughter
Road Trips
Exploring new places
Hand holding
And spending time with family
It was a summer of goodness

September has rolled in
A new beginning, a fresh start
Brainstorming and planning
Feeling rejuvenated and refreshed
Laying out hopes and dreams
Continuing my marathon training
Feeling stronger every day
Looking forward to what will unfold

Feeling so much gratitude in my heart
Opened up, deeply seen
Ready for the next big thing
Words spilling on the page
Dreams being built
Other dreams put on hold
Figuring it all out along the way
Trusting, trusting, trusting

i close my eyes

Sometimes when I run I close my eyes
Sure it may not be the safest way,
but it helps me get up a steep hill or take that next step forward

I close my eyes and picture myself running the NYC Marathon
Surrounded by tall buildings
People running beside me
The cheers from the crowd
The tears welling up as each step takes me closer to the finish line

I close my eyes and picture each person I am running for
Those who have lost their battle with cancer, or those who are still fighting
Friends, loved ones, strangers
Their stories play on repeat in my mind
Each step I take, I take for them

I close my eyes and picture those who are supporting me on this journey
Cheering me on
Standing tall beside me
Encouraging me
Getting me one step closer to raising $3000 for the Sloan Memorial Hospital

I close my eyes and picture my friends and family
I can see them cheering 
I hear their clapping
It all feels so real
It is this vision that pushes me forward

I close my eyes and I continue on
Knowing that I am supported
Knowing that I am supporting others
Knowing that each dollar raised is important
As I get one step closer so does that day when we will be a world without cancer

This is why I have chosen to run the NYC Marathon with Fred's Team
To do what I can to help 
To raise awareness and funds
To support those who are fighting
And to get one step closer to finding a cure

If you are drawn to supporting me on this journey you can find my donation page HERE.  Each dollar makes a difference and no donation is to small.  When we join together we make big things happen.  Let's do this together!

just write

Write
Even if no one is reading
Write
Pour your heart out onto the page
Tell your story
Show up
and Write

Let go of what no longer serves you
Relive the memories from the good times
Wish, dream, begin again
Write

It doesn't matter what you say
It doesn't even have to be perfect 
or make sense
Just get it down, let it out
Write

Your words will guide you
You heart already knows the story it wants to tell
Sometimes you may be surprised
Write

Let the pen go where it wants to take you
Let your heart open up
And feel your shoulders lighten
as you Write

Write
just Write

summertime

There was laughter and smiles
Excitement beaming from their eyes and faces
So much goodness
Love filled the air
As little ones waited in line
Eager with anticipation
The smell of saltwater
And cotton candy infused together
Creating an aroma that took me back
It was a night where memories were being made

allow yourself space

Allow yourself space
To feel
To breathe
To be

Allow yourself space
To soak in this beautiful world
To journey outside of your comfort zone
To jump in, feet first

Allow yourself space
To let go
To get close
To love with your whole heart

Allow yourself space
To be unapollogetically you
To laugh loudly
To be bold

You deserve to shine
You are meant to be seen
You are beautiful, and the world knows it
Allow yourself space to believe it

worlds apart

When I hear your voice I am taken back
To a simpler time
When all that mattered was playing outside until the street lights came on
Our biggest wonder was what would be for dinner
We didn't have a care in the world

But life has changed all that
Things has grown more complex
Decisions and circumstances have pulled us apart
Ripped at the seams
With little hope of finding our way back

I long for the simpler days
Filled with carefree laughter
Riding our bikes
Respect and love
A dedication to one another

The current roads we are traveling feel bleak
Going in opposite directions 
With little light to find our way back
Home a distant memory
Everything feels light years away and worlds apart