Staci Hoover: Journal Entry #5
I'm at the tail end of this adventure. I have spent so much time and energy preparing for the race my mind cannot grasp that it is in a few short weeks. There have been times, especially in the past months that I've wanted to slack off and quit. How does one get training in their day when you have a class field trip, baseball practice, a throwing up toddler, and a swim meet? My first priority before training is, and always be, my family. They keep me grounded, make me laugh, infuriate me, and most of all have showed their unwavering support. I could never do it without them.
Honestly, I have my doubts about finishing in under 6 hours. It will be a challenge and hopefully I'll have a good day. One thing I have no doubt about is that I can finish with honor. Despite facing often less than ideal circumstances, I have trained effectively and will leave everything I have on that race course. When it comes down to it, it's not about the money raised as much as it's about honoring Mitch's memory, everyone who knew and loved him, and most importantly God.
The race starts at 7am on Sunday, May 21. If you remember, say a little prayer! Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Especially thank you to Auntie Gaye, Uncle Bob, Nicolee, and Paul. I am priviledged to honor Mitch in this way, I love you guys.
Philippians 3:12-14
"I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be. No, dear friends, I am sill not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and recieve the prize for which God, throught Christ Jesus, is calling you up to heaven.
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