For the last several weeks, our air has been smoky in Central California because of the fires chasing up and down our state. We have been forced to stay inside for many days. This was a little harder to swallow after five months of sheltering at home due to the global pandemic. My husband Shawn and I decided to take our three daughters and my ... [Keep Reading...]
Running
We are free: Navigating grief and flourishing anew
I was honored to be interviewed by Becky Morquecho on the We Are Free podcast. On her podcast, Becky shares stories of surrender and encouraging, real life proof of how God sets us free when we let go.If you’re craving freedom from trying to have it together, disappointments, fears or anxiety, painful life circumstances you never thought would ... [Keep Reading...]
Chats with Chelsi: Talking about widowhood and motherhood
I had the privilege of chatting with Chelsi Bennett this week on her podcast and YouTube program, "Chats with Chelsi." She invited me to share my story as a widow, a mama of 3 girls, an avid runner, and now a wife to Shawn. Chelsi asked me some deep questions. I loved how she pushed me to think about God's faithfulness in my story! ... [Keep Reading...]
Walk, Run, Soar: Finding my second wind
After my husband Ericlee died from cancer in 2014, I wasn’t sure if I could ever run again. He was my coach, my running partner, and my biggest cheerleader for almost a dozen years. He trained me for my first half marathon and first marathon. He logged hundreds of miles pushing our daughters in the jogging stroller and pushing me to personal ... [Keep Reading...]
My refuge: Resting under the shadow of His wings
One of my favorite things to do when I’m running is to listen and watch for birds. I have often witnessed birds take a few steps across the trail, then run and begin to flap their wings, and eventually take flight. It’s a beautiful process to watch them uniquely walk, run, and then soar to new heights. After my husband’s death from cancer, a group ... [Keep Reading...]
Lessons from running: Stringing days together
The following is a guest post by my friend Gloryanna Boge. She's a writer-runner-mama who I met through the Hopewriters writing group online. She and I share similar hearts and lots of Voxer messages across the miles. By Gloryanna Boge I’ve really missed coaching high school Cross Country these last couple of years. I coached for ... [Keep Reading...]
