Running :)

My favorite sport is running. I would run all day and all night if I could! It's been my passion since third grade. I know, it's a little extreme, and you might think i'm crazy, but, I love it! I mean, i love it so much, that i fractured my hip! You are able to push yourself in more ways when you would think. Every time I run I learn something new. There is the book that a dear coach of mine gave to me, that is near to my heart. It talks about a little boy who is doing so great in a race, but then trips and falls. When everything seemed impossible, and he didn't think he could finish the race, he hears his dad yell, "get up and finish that race!" and than other people cheer him on too! For some reason it just strikes me so much right now at a time in my life where things haven't been the best. Right now, my life kind of feels like it's falling apart. Things are happening, that I never thought would happen to me. And I feel like I just keep getting knocked to the ground. Almost like I'm running a race and I am falling. And I can't quite get back up on my feet. And "finishing the race" seems almost impossible. Sometimes I feel, like I can't finish and "get back up." and sometimes I feel like I've lost all of the ones who I loved. And that I am all alone, but then i hear the one person cheering me on saying, "get up and finish the race!" Other people start to join in too. In hard times, you forget what can be important, when it's right in front of you. When I felt all alone, I forgot that I had 2 great parents who are sacrificing so much for me, and doing all they can to help me finish my race, and are doing everything they can to help me. I forget about all my brothers and sisters who are pulling their end too, and helping take care of me! And only wanting the best for me! And who could forget, the cutest nieces and nephews in the whole world! They are always cheering me up, and are so sweet! And I'm so grateful for friends who stop by to visit and cheer me up too! I'm just grateful for all of the people who have been there for me since I was sick, and are cheering me on! So thank you everyone for ALL of your support!! <3

Quote~~"It's not where you are in life, It's who you have by your side that matters."