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than hear about it a thousand times...
Since approaching the thousand mark of hearing about Maine and the New England States, we decided its time to plan a trip, witness the fall foliage and all its brilliant colors which encompass the mountains surrounding you. Considering new experiences, with vineyards and B & B's a part of the program, I started reserving housing.
After a 9 hour drive we...

I spend a lot of time with my sister, and at the end of many days I am disheartened by the echoing of questions looped, and her own frustration level at herself. I try and remind myself this is just another stage she is going through. Some days I'm left drained following a stretch of time with her, my mother and brother in law all in one day. But then you are advised with faith and from God that...

What a great time celebrating Lisa's birthday!
 
I know it takes a friend to have a friend, so either I'm a pretty good friend or I am blessed with awesome people that surround me and make me a better person! The girls above have been with me through everything! We met in 9th grade in high school, I can remember my kids at that age and yet it seems like yesterday for us girls. 
Get us together...

Sometimes life is messy...
Wait, who am I kidding? It is quite often messy, just most of us don't show that messy side. Wanting to appear polished and perfect, not revealing the ugly blemishes that are hidden beneath our scars.
Life is a constant concoction of complicated and amazing, hopelessness and joy, bereavement and growth, oh so much growth!
I read the quote in bold at Jameysons blog...

Years ago I did it and I thought how fun would it be to follow my week again...
Documenting with one, or more pictures a day to see just where life takes you on any given week. Even adding receipts from purchases show how much things really do change and where your week goes.
Here is a glimpse of a few weeks ago... What a difference from 2010 when I did this.
A Sunday with Deb in Medina Square
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that voice in your head telling you that you can or cannot do something?
I have heard it many times amid running, it is a battle of determination. When I am struggling I must remind myself "I can do this"  it is amazing how my legs focus as I advance up a hill or finish that last mile. You can make a difference in your own thoughts, in your own life!
This weekend when running the Akron half...

Often I write about all the sadness in my life, caring for family and trying to find balance in my heart. But recently I have seen and been reminded by many of the good in my life.
The kids are now adults and the house is quiet, besides for the usual turmoil caused by a cat whose purpose is to wake the dog by pouncing onto him, or else its the blundering echo you discover is the dog snoring haphazardly...

yet she cannot explain why!
She gets in the car and weeps and I am confused? What is wrong I ask, but get no answer? No explaination for the hurt she feels? She starts again with broken vocabulary, pieces that cannot be put together to form a sentence, portions of words that are made up. I continue to tell her I don't understand what you are trying to tell me and she is angry, fists thrashing her...

Medina lightning bug 5k - May 10th (9:20pm) - yes ran and lovedMedina half marathon  - May 31, 2014 -(didn't realize how many hills Medina has)Warrior dash 5k with obstacles - August 9thAkron half marathon  - 2:16:43Cleveland half marathon - May 18, 2014 - yes ran and lovedMedina twin sizzler 10k - July 4thRace for grace 8th place out of 28 in my age grouptake back the run September 19  awesome...

As a runner this was such a powerful message...
As a woman who loves running, it was a chilling reminder to be aware of my surroundings as I head out to find my happy pace!
 
We interpret actions of others based on our own experiences, which is how we predict what will happen around us. When your mind neglects to think like others, you expose yourself to hidden dangers.
Not all of my runs...