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Jaime Aron's avatar

Congrats Mike and thanks for sharing. And thanks to Terrell for offering this forum. These personal stories are always so inspiring.

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you for reading, Jaime! I’m glad you enjoyed it:)

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Marianne Rigby's avatar

........Thank you for sharing...........I love ": Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race set before us."............you put aside your baggage and set goals....the verse makes me want to look up and forward........it takes away my fears and clears my heart and my mind. Thank you again for sharing your amazing story. You are a Blessing!

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you for reading, Marianne! That is a wonderful scripture. Honestly, any of Paul’s writings in the Bible are bound to be great:)

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Corrina T.'s avatar

Love your story Michael! Thank you so much for sharing it! 🙌 I love that your dad was waiting on the field, encouraging you on during that race. I started to cry. 🥰

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Corrina. The moment you speak of in my story is one that touches my heart very deeply. I was blessed with a great father:)

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Debby Jones's avatar

What a phenomenal story, Michael! Thank you for sharing! I absolutely loved reading the part about the race you did with your dad watching and cheering. I had to read it twice. Simply beautiful. I fully appreciate how you schedule and plan for your runs. That surely makes the difference, doesn't it? Thank you again for your honest and uplifting answers to Terrell's questions:)

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Debby! I’m glad you enjoyed the story and that it was uplifting. You are right, planning and scheduling makes a huge difference:)

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Clark Rose's avatar

Michael thanks for sharing your story. You inspire, motivate and teach by your example. Your words are worthy because you have done the work. I hope you keep running & writing.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Easy and fun to read non-fiction!

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Clark! I’ll keep running and writing. Thank you for reading:)

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Kay Parrish's avatar

Amazing story. I’m now inspired to get up and going …. Thank you for sharing.

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you, Kay! I’m honored it is inspiring for you:)

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Denise Bailey's avatar

Wow! What a story. I feel like I need to go run right now😂

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you, Denise! I appreciate you reading and it helped you get out the door on your run:)

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Ruth Franklin's avatar

This was an amazing story.

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Mike Mabe's avatar

Thank you, Ruth. I am glad it is uplifting for you:)

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

It was, wasn’t it? Mike found his way out of a place that no doubt was really dark — that’s something that’s really hard to do! I’m honored he shared it with us here.

(Also, how are things with you?)

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Jim Gilroy's avatar

Amazing

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