Author Archives: cindyatkinson0516

I can’t believe it has been almost 2 years since the accident. And there are so many others. Other trauma victims. Other moms and dads and family and friends of trauma victims. And don’t forget the grandparents. I have a sweet friend who comes alongside families at the end of life. She always says sheContinue reading “Instruments”

I did it. I ran the Boston Marathon. That’s surreal. The experience was, well, a lot. I am still processing. In some ways, it was what I expected. The spectators were nonstop. 500,000 people covering 26.2 miles. They had signs and cowbells. They were screaming and yelling and singing. There were hands out at everyContinue reading “BQ #5”

Game on. Marathon running is so mental. When I ran my first marathon in 2022 I wasn’t prepared for that. When I hit mile 25, my mind suddenly went off the rails. All I could think were negative thoughts. That is so not me. I am the queen of optimism. But I couldn’t remember thatContinue reading “BQ #4”

Well, the Boston Marathon is 5 weeks and 3 days away. That is completely insane. And do you know what is even more insane? This training cycle. Everything that could have gone wrong, has. I broke my left hand. A few weeks later, I tore ligaments in my right hand. Two weeks after that IContinue reading “BQ #3”

Caleb connections. They run so deep. I am so honored to be the mama of this precious boy. I love every bit of who he is and the mark he leaves on the world around him. I love how he makes his way straight to the heart. Caleb teaches me so much. I often sayContinue reading “Straight to the Heart”

“You never know what goes on behind closed doors.” It’s so true. We all present what we want to present. Some of us are real. Some of us are not. Either way, truth is truth. When the weather is nice, I love a night walk. There is something so special about being out in theContinue reading “The Inside”

Collin and Alexa are making sure Caleb doesn’t miss a thing… 🥰

Almost exactly 5 years ago, Ryan and I decided to step into foster care. It was the right time. We were on the same page. Our ducks were in a row. All the things. Looking back I can see that we thought we had some control of the situation. Looking back it is now evidentContinue reading “Soul Siblings”

Well, so far my training for the Boston Marathon has not gone quite according to plan. And I knew it wouldn’t. I knew from the beginning that I needed to hold my training schedule loosely. I knew there would be sick kids or not enough hours in the day or trips to Cincinatti. I didContinue reading “BQ #2”

I am so thankful for days when things feel just right in the world. I am so thankful for God’s incredible provisions for our sweet Caleb. Today was perfect. Of course, all days are, since they are always exactly what God intended. But, I will take an easy perfect day whenever I can get it!Continue reading “Long Days #5 (January 2, 2024)”