RIVERBANK RUN 2007!!



Last weekend Justin and I ran our hearts out at the Riverbank Run in Grand Rapids. We ran 15.5 miles (25K) and both finished with no problems. After 6 months of training, it feels great to have the race over. The night before the race we were able to enjoy a pasta dinner with our friends who were also running and I was reminded how important it is to enjoy all aspects of life in community.

What a joy to know that many of our closest friends trained with us and on their own all the with the same goals. Who knows if I will ever run another race but it did remind me that taking care of our bodies is Spiritual. Being healthy is a way of praising God and knowing more about Him. I continue to be amazed at how everything I do leads me closer to my creator.

Hopefully we will have more pictures to post as we get them from our committed cheering fans! Thanks to all who came out to cheer us on!

I was quickly reminded of one thing that I oftentimes forget on a daily basis....

I AM NOT INVINCIBLE!!

One of our youth group members whom we dearly love flipped her car on Saturday afternoon and walked away without a scratch. It was such a miracle. We couldn't believe how lucky her and her sister (and dog) made it out without any injuries. The Lord was watching over them in that moment.

I was reminded of how small I am and how Big God is. How dangerous driving can really be and how important it is to truly be awake at the wheel. Seeing that I have long drives every week to Ann Arbor I think that sometimes I forget that in the split of a moment, my life could be changed forever. I hope this serves as a simple reminder to you today to COUNT your blessings and never forget how sacred life is.