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Happy birthday to the #1 reason I run

October 11, 2012 by MCM Mama 11 Comments

11 years ago, my life changed in ways I never knew were possible.

Jones’ entry into our lives was a much anticipated and wanted event, but Jones didn’t come alone.  He brought along some baggage in the form of sleepless nights, breastfeeding difficulties, food allergies, and postpartum depression.

It was a beautiful autumn, at least as far as the pictures show.

But for me, it was dark.  I remember it as a constantly grey time.  I spent a lot of time sitting on the couch, crying. I couldn’t see past the exhaustion and incredible neediness that came along with this wonderful addition to our family.

Enter running.  One slow mile showed me an inkling of light.  And slowly, I started running back to myself.  Within a few weeks, I was smiling again.  Crying was no longer an hourly event or even a daily occurrence. Slowly but surely, running gave my son the gift of a happy mom.

11 years later, we’ve had our challenges.  But whenever it gets to be too much, I run.  It centers me.  It gives me the patience I need to handle everything that comes my way.  As we enter the “tween” years, I know there will continue to be challenges.  And I will continue to run.

Happy Birthday, Jones.

Thank you for making me a mom. And a runner.

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  1. Miz says

    October 11, 2012 at 6:56 am

    LOVE LOVE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BOTH 🙂 LOVE.

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  2. Vanessa says

    October 11, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Happy birthday, Jones! And congratulations to a wonderful runner/mother, E! Look at all you’ve accomplished!

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  3. Marlene says

    October 11, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Happy Birthday to your first born! What a wonderful reason to run.

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  4. PavementRunner says

    October 11, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Happy Birthday little dude!

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  5. Jess says

    October 11, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Aw, great post! Happy birthday big guy!

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  6. Kristen says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Aw, how sweet! Happy Birthday to him!

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  7. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Happy birthday to him!! So sorry you had such a dark first year…. ours was not easy, either. Running is powerful therapy. 11 years old, wow!!

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  8. Char says

    October 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I’m so glad you had the strength and courage to get up and take that first run.

    Happy Birthday to Jones. I hope it’s wonderful for him

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  9. Kierston says

    October 11, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    So sweet! Happy birthday buddy!

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  10. Leah @ Chocolate and Wild Air says

    October 11, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Happy birthday buddy!! And happy day to you too 🙂

    Reply
  11. Suzanne says

    October 13, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday to Jones! Hope he had a wonderful birthday.

    Reply
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