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The last few weeks have given me a lot to think about. Between dear friends facing cancer, Muir Rock turning one, Ironman training, relationships, and questions about what this next season of life is supposed to look like, I’ve been reminded how quickly things can change. I’m learning that not everything in life can be fixed by trying harder. Sometimes growth means letting go, trusting God with the outcome, appreciating the ordinary, and being grateful for the people we get t

After years of grief, routine, and staying close to home, I traveled to France to race Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and visit one of my closest friends who recently moved to Paris with his family. What started as a race trip became a reflection on friendship, ambition, healing, faith, and what it means to fully live again. The biggest lesson? Consistency over intensity applies to far more than triathlon.

Three years after Teri’s passing, I’m reminded this story isn’t about us, it’s about Jesus. Reflecting on Joshua 1:9 again, I see how comfort has kept me from doing hard things, even in a good life filled with friends, training, and purpose. Teri’s life pointed to Him, not herself. This Easter, I’m learning to depend on God daily, choosing courage in the small things, because He is with me wherever I go.