A marathon is an endurance contest... and someone will win the prize. Check out these reflections from a twenty-six-year marathon that ends in recovery of self-esteem and serenity. The author desires to share with others who need to know emotional healing is possible and that it often comes through reflection of one's past. A farm becomes her Holy Place and she hopes that you too, can find the prize of peace in your own continuing marathon of life's often surprising, unwelcome events.