Running Around and Feeling Helpless

(Throughout the month, I’m blogging 20 questions from this month’s feature article in O magazine.) 
QUESTION 9- Am I Helpless? 
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When I was clinically depressed, I felt like it
When my mom had an open heart surgery at age 48 (a surprise, unscheduled event), I felt like it.
 
But thank God, I’m not. I’m not helpless OR hopeless. He is my Helper. 

Switching Gears

Since I don’t have much else to say about this question, I’m going to quickly change the subject and make a quick new announcement: I just celebrated my 1st runnerversary!
The 535.45-mile journey (and counting) started with a small but definitive decision and turned into a long-term commitment.
 

A 1-miler, four 5Ks, 6K, 8K, 10K, and a 15K later, I’m all in! Running is never easy for me, but it’s worth it. I’m doing my 10th race this coming weekend–on the day before Easter!

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On the runnerversary date, I even received my order of new running shoes! My very second pair! Gotta break these in before Saturday…