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Apr 15Liked by Julie B. Hughes

This brought tears to my eyes- but Iā€™m a sucker for a happy ending!

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Preparation found

In effort that came before

Awareness is key

:)

Love the family picture!

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Oh Julie! Although I've read the book more than once - and I LOVE IT!!!! - this post today has brought tears to my eyes! Just wonderful. You're an inspiration to so many of us.

https://rebeccaholden.substack.com/p/59-review-staring-down-a-dream-by

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What a great description!!! I was cheering for you from way out here just reading this! Congratulations!

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Apr 15Liked by Julie B. Hughes

An inspiring account. An amazing effort! Hats off to the Hughes-es.

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Apr 15Liked by Julie B. Hughes

I will! Farm animals today!!

Plus paper machƩ.

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Twenty-six point two

Represents way more than miles

A blessing for lifeā€¦

Jules, you have shown that once ā€œyouā€have done the one ā€œimpossibleā€ thing everything becomes possible. The second photo says it ALL. God Bless.

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Your perseverance is inspiring, and your words have been such an encouragement to meā€”especially those penned in A Real Ballbuster and My Road. I was just journaling this morning about how particular snippets from your books have helped me. Donā€™t stop sharing your words with the world!

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Oh wow. This piece brought back memories of my brother's race and being there to cheer him on, less than a month after my dad passed away. Each runner has a story of their struggle to get to Boston and finish -- two distinct and often harrowing experiences. I teared up reading this wonderful post by @juliebhughes and felt myself ready to lose my voice cheering her, my brother and everyone else all over again. It's an incredible annual event and this captures it beautifully. Bravo!

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Apr 15Liked by Julie B. Hughes

Love this post; it brought tears to my eyes. I can imagine your finish of Boston - I've been at the finish line many times, cheering on my brother. It's a rush, isn't it? The helicopter above the lead runners for men's and women's, the energy surge, the endorphins. Thank you for sharing your story. I've been reading in the "shadows" until this morning and had to comment. "God is with us" indeed.

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Apr 15Liked by Julie B. Hughes

I am so happy for your happy šŸ˜Š!

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