Dear Pollyann,
What a fun ride this last year has been. You never imagined making it to 50, but you did and in celebration you set out to embrace and enjoy this year. And wow, it's been great! You held onto your peace, your confidence, and your joy. You became stronger and more confident. You let go of all expectations and had FUN! This next chapter is just beginning, and there is so much time to become the person you're created to be. This year you completed the Cowtown Ultra ( 2nd in age group), Completed Hamburg Marathon while soaking in an amazing week of adventure with Steve. You completed the Chattanooga 70.3 with friends; Ironman Austria 140.6 in celebration of your birthday, Foot Traffic Flat Marathon (2nd in age group) with family and RAGBRAI with friends. You moved on to complete Ironman Mont Tremblant with friends, the Air Force Marathon (2nd in age group) with Steve and friends and the Ironman World Championship in Kona!! I ended the year completing the Holiday Double Marathon and took first place in the masters division. What a Fun and Wild Ride. You also spent time in Oregon and Colorado with your kids (they bring so much Joy to your Life)! You also became a certified personal trainer and received certifications in nutrition and women’s health. Your marriage is stronger, your faith is deeper, and you have become spiritually, mentally and physically stronger as well! Remember what you have gained over this last year: an embrace for facing your fears, a love of learning, surrender of letting go of expectations, and how to give grace to yourself. You haven’t lost yourself, she’s right here. This chapter is finished, turn the page. 2024 is waiting for you and there is plenty of love, learning and growth to be had. Happy New Year! Love, Pollyann PS: I want to leave you with 23 lessons I am taking away from 2023. I hope they hold something for you as well, Happy New Year! 1. You won’t have inner peace until you give up your war against the world. 2. Don’t shy away from challenges of life, confront them voluntarily. 3. When we have nothing left but God, we discover God is enough 4. If you master the mind, you can master anything. 5. The opposite of growing is dying. 6. You are not the voice in your head. 7. Do the next best thing…. 8. Self-doubt is fear's best friend 9. Complaining is Poison 10. Love yourself unconditionally and be yourself fearlessly. 11. If and when I notice negative thoughts creeping in, allow them to pass through with acceptance and without judgment. 12. Don’t live in a problem that doesn’t exist 13. Sometimes what you’re most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free. 14. Is it a tragedy or inconvenience? 15. Just because your past is painful doesn't mean your future won’t be miraculous. 16. Don't worry about getting old, worry about thinking old 17. Reflect, Release, Reset. 18. Suffering does not destroy faith, it defines it. 19. Immerse yourself in prayer. 20. What is meant for you will arrive in clarity not confusion 21. When the mountain seems too steep, think about what the view will look like on the peak. 22. This world is not my home; I am just passing through… 23. If the vision was impossible, you would have never received it
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