We all know the story of the three wise men. A baby was born in a manger in the little town of Bethlehem one starry evening in December. An Angel sent the message: “The Savior was born!” Three wise men collected their Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh, headed out on their camels, and 12 days later they found the baby Jesus.
Here in lies the difference and the true meaning of being a Woman who Runs. Three Wise Women . . . would have heard about the upcoming birth through a friend, run to Bethlehem, arrived 12 days early, cleaned the stable, made up the manger with a feather bed and cashmere blanket, baked a casserole and brought practical gifts like diapers, binkies and a lovely gift basket with bubble bath, scented candles, a bottle of wine, and some chocolate for Mary.
Women who Run are the ones who pick up your kids from school so you can finish your presentation for the next day at work. They are the ones who drop off a pot of chili to make your evening a little less stressful. They not only take your children to the classmates Birthday Party but they also pick up a gift for your child to take because it was just too busy a week for you to get to the store. They are the women who have the tissue box ready and a bottle of Riesling when you need a shoulder to cry on, and they are the women we call first when we have good news to share. We all have these women in our lives, they know what you need before you even know. So the next time you make a batch of chili – double up and drop some off at a friends. The effort will be overwhelmingly appreciated!
Whatever Holiday you celebrate and however you spend this Holiday Season, raise a glass to toast all of the Women who Run and all the Women who help YOU Run!
-Kyra, Kelly, Erin and Krissy