keep writing number 156--an actual marathon

NOT A SPRINT// When Adam said he might run the Boston Marathon one day, I encouraged him because it excited him.  He rarely does things that aren't for his kid or me or his friends or work.  And he wasn't sure he could do it--especially raising enough money to be part of the Dana-Farber team. But when someone I love says they don't think they can do it, I am happy to encourage them past their self-doubt. He was already running and ran a marathon years ago. His sister and I could handle fundraising. Six months later Adam ran 26.1 miles and raised over $8,000 for cancer patient care and research for the Dana-Farber Institute in Boston. His sister, parents and son were able to cheer him on in person. I stayed home (post-concussion symptoms have made flying unappealing)  but texted him throughout the race to encourage him.  And I made these postcards.

This month's postcard honors the big plans. I was telling a friend the other day that I realize I am impulsive (or decisive depending on how you look at it) but the past nine months have made me slow down and slow down and reassess until I accept I have to take small steps towards a clear goal. On a good day, everything feels possible but I am still working on the needed equilibrium to not feel defeated on hard days. This card is for small steps and big plans. For one day at a time and the actual marathon you might be training for.

You can still donate to Adam’s fundraising through May 14!