Uncategorized – Katherine R. Milton

Mistaken Mercy

We were about five hours deep into our hospital stay. We had moved rooms and were awaiting instructions on what we should do next. E’s respiration appeared to be getting labored so I called the nurse in and asked if that was something we should be worried about. She replied with a simple “I’ll beContinue reading “Mistaken Mercy”

Steady.

I started marathon training today. Training for the Chicago Marathon, to be exact. I lived in Chicago for three years during law school. We love the city and try to make it back once a year. Adrian ran the marathon in 2018 and in a moment of what I can only think now must haveContinue reading “Steady.”

Time.

Time Time can be really rude. It has no respect for anyone but itself. Unlike a good friend, it won’t wait for you until you are ready. (“Just five more minutes!” you say, but to no response.) And it won’t slow its pace as you try to catch up. It just keeps on going. WithContinue reading “Time.”

Push.

Tonight I pushed. For the first time in nearly two decades, I really pushed. I’m talking doubled over, burn-in-my-chest, sweat-and-spit-flying kind of push. I honestly haven’t felt that way since my drill team days. When the workout was over, I have to admit I was kind of surprised. I’m not sure exactly what put thatContinue reading “Push.”