Second to last training run done💙🙌🎗️

Recently I asked for advice about the marathon from Gabe’s husband, Justin, who is an ultra runner. For one of his tips he quoted Gabe saying, “it’s okay to struggle but it’s not okay to give up.”

This advice brought tears to my eyes as it’s the heart of who Gabe was. She was a warrior with her running, and through her cancer journey. Her life blessed so many, and continues to. Her mission lives on through @bravelikegabe and her powerful words are applicable not just for running, but for life.

I’m sharing this with you today in case any of you needed to hear this message too.

I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

May we acknowledge that the struggle on our hearts is real yet may we never give up. May we hold on to hope that will anchor our souls in those hard moments and even if we have to go slow, may we continue, one step forward at a time. And let’s be sure to lean into the circles of love around us for encouragement and support when we need it, like I will need to do on Sunday, and as I have had to do at others times in my life too.

With love and hope,
Shawn