Well, we did it! We completed our first half marathon together. It was an amazing and spiritual experience to say the least. Some precious woman, graced us with bible verses on HUGE signs encouraging us to keep on going. The stench of cows and Fruitland also kept me going, going and going to get back to the poop free air in Boise. :)

Words cannot describe the amazing feelings I have toward this group of people. Most of us are not even real runners, we just wanted to make a difference in the lives of these kids. We started out wanting to bless these kids, and in the end, I cannot even begin to explain how much we, in the process are being blessed. I am humbled and amazed by the group of people that God has set me on this journey with. One dear friend, has rheumatiod artritis, and felt pain each and every step, but she was not going to give up for the kids. Another friend, suffered an enormous loss and then the next day, laced up her running shoes and ran through her grief. She would not let her grief stand in the way. My dear friend Kathy, spent two weeks with the kiddos in India we are running for, flew for two days, stepped off the plane and less than 30 hours later, completed todays half marathon. Many miles today she spent in tears, just overwhelmed with the outpouring of love for these precious children.

I was overcome with emotion today, mostly with joy. Joy that I get to be apart of something so completely amazing. And that God could use a simple little mom like me to do something that will make a difference for the kids in India. I am so blessed to be able to serve and look forward to our race next weekend. Thank you so very much dear friends for the $1,800 I have been able to turn in so far. Each and every dollar will go to getting these kids the medication, food and care that they need to keep them strong. With your help, they do not have to die of AIDS, they can rather, LIVE with AIDS. You are making a difference.....and for that I truly thank you!


"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint." Isa 40:31