Dear Jess, During a year of absolute chaos, when you felt completely broken and unlovable, you remembered to breathe. When your abusers conspired to break you, you remembered they are human. When you decided to upgrade your annoyingly-optimistic-everything-is-PHENOMENAL Jess to an authentic imperfectly messy-emotional-yet-RESILIENT Jess, you remembered to be brave. When you made questionable lifeContinue reading “Letter of Gratitude: 2017”
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Letter of Gratitude: Heart
Dear Heart, Saying the last few months have been a whirlwind of amazing would be a gross understatement. The summer has been a wonderful reminder of your strength, beauty, and grace. I am in complete awe – I admire SO MANY things about you… Presence. When you give, you give fully. There is no question.Continue reading “Letter of Gratitude: Heart”
Letter of Gratitude: Mr. Gym Rat
Dear Mr. Gym Rat! Usually, I write letters of gratitude directly but this time I have to post on social media as I haven’t mustered up the courage to introduce myself. I wanted you to know you are admired and respected for the following reasons. your discipline to do cardio at the start of eachContinue reading “Letter of Gratitude: Mr. Gym Rat”
Letter of Gratitude: Women For Tri
Dear Ladies! A few [tragic] events have happened in the last 24 hours causing me to reach out and give thanks. I’m grateful to be a part of a supportive training group. I’m grateful for all the training tips. I’m grateful for the positive race recaps. I’m grateful for all the lessons learned (DNS orContinue reading “Letter of Gratitude: Women For Tri”
Letter of Gratitude: Dad
Dear Dad, I’m not sure how we got here but I want you to know that you are loved. I wouldn’t change anything from the first 20 years. You were supportive, present, encouraging, protective and my favorite teacher. You were my hero. I admire the unwavering support that you showed towards me and our familyContinue reading “Letter of Gratitude: Dad”
Letter of Gratitude: 2016
Dear 2016, Thank you for providing a year of love, lessons, and opportunities to thrive! During the year I accomplished a fair bit… I learned how to swim. I completed my first triathlon. I received my first cheque for MY company. I completed my first #ironman . I completed my first #Ragnar . I wroteContinue reading “Letter of Gratitude: 2016”