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Janet Joseph 🇳🇬

@janetojoseph

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Am I back? Idk by @janetojoseph

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~Camera roll housekeeping taken in Belgium, Ghent by @janetojoseph

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Friends and family said to post more. Hello 🫶🏾 by @janetojoseph

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I hate clichés, but I’ll use one this time to express my gratitude.

A week before the New York Marathon, just minutes after shopping for running gear, I was rear-ended off the road in a car accident. It was terrifying, unexpected, and life-altering. For months, I had been training for the marathon while juggling a full-time PhD program. I trained through sickness, sleepless nights, stress, holidays, exams, and even injuries. Nothing, however, prepared me for the aftermath of the accident.

My first question to the doctor was, “Will I be able to run the New York Marathon in a week?”

When I entered the lottery for the marathon, I never expected to get in, let alone commit to running it. But over the course of my training, it became more than just a race. It was my battleground—a reflection of my journey, me versus myself.

Despite the accident, when race day arrived, there was no way I wasn’t going to run. The marathon turned out to be one of the hardest days of my life. At one point, I wanted to quit. I hadn’t realized how much the accident had affected me, making the challenge even greater. But with strength from God and the unwavering support of my family and friends, I crossed the finish line.

Still, I felt unsatisfied with my performance. I thought, “That was a failure. I could’ve done better.” I was so hard on myself, and looking back, I realize how foolish that mindset was.

Life isn’t linear, and even the best preparation can’t guarantee a smooth path. Things can change in an instant. I’m learning to appreciate that truth. Above all, I’m grateful to be alive by the grace of God.

I don’t know when I’ll fully be ready to run again, but I’m thankful for another chance to try. As 2025 begins, I can’t help but feel a bubbly excitement. Life is a mystery, but one thing I know for sure: God is good. by @janetojoseph

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Last photo is your new meme ♥️

Version 2.0. My mother complained. IYKYK taken in Los Andes Restaurant by @janetojoseph

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3 years ago

Saved a gloomy Boston day 🌧 ☔️ taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @janetojoseph

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4 years ago

A party where we forgot to take photos and all we have are mostly Polaroid memories? Yes, all of 2023 ♥️ taken in Chicago Downtown by @janetojoseph

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4 years ago

I think we all agree that 2023 is going to be a really good year.
**Photos taken after dancing for HOURS!!! Cheers!🥂 taken in Chicago Downtown by @janetojoseph

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Rooting for my home away from home, and they won @chicagobulls ♥️
**really couldn’t decide, so enjoy 🙃 taken in W Miami by @janetojoseph

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4 years ago

Creature of habit. Lol jk taken in Tatte Bakery & Cafe by @janetojoseph

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Missing my girl a lil bit 🥲 taken in Tour Eiffel by @janetojoseph

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Wow… what a glowing forehead 😅 taken in Sand Dunes by @janetojoseph

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