The following entries (from beginning runner to half marathon finisher) represents a continuing journey of tremendous grief and sorrow, and of transformation - largely through the therapeutic power of running. The sorrow that has broken my heart open wide has in time allowed me to experience the beauty of being in the present moment. And of course, without the support of family and friends to guide me, I would not have made it this far.

If you have lost someone in your life, I offer these words and verse (some Kristy's, some mine and others) with the hope it may touch your heart and help you heal.
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Monday, November 19, 2012

Happy Birthday Kristy



Today I celebrate your life Kristy
We will eat pumpkin pie and think of you
Maybe I'll even scoop it out of the shell
and not bother with the crust
Just like you used to do

yum

I miss you dear
You are always in my thoughts
I aspire still to be as brave as you were
To push as hard
Love as hard
and
never give up

mom

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    She lives through you, as she does through others who were touched by her.

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  2. EJFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    still i think of you
    feel you in my dreams
    i wonder where you are tonight
    after all has gone to sleep
    will you come back?
    so I can see you again
    in ways that we remember?
    like we shared.
    sill i think of you.
    feel you in my dreams.
    you will always be beautiful.

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  3. Karen ClarksonMarch 9, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    EJ - I love you too. Dream on.

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  4. The Miller FamilyMarch 9, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    Wow. Do it, Karen. Love hard and fierce. Never give up.

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