To my mother

I gave a talk in church today and I mentioned how my mother always made sure to have breakfast in bed ready for each of us on our birthdays and that was something nice that she did for my siblings and I. I remembered something else: When I would go to track meets my mom would buy me a Clif bar or Powerbar or Tiger's Milk bar and hide it in my bag. She would also write these powerful, affirmation-like notes saying, "You can do it!" "You're awesome!" "You're the best!" "You are so fast". For those things and countless others I am SO grateful and I know my mother has helped me learn how to run fearless. Thank you, and I love you mom.