Its here... Race Weekend

It just kinda happened. Without really thinking about it. Its Here. Chicago Marathon Race weekend. After hoofing it downtown to the race expo, my adrenaline is already pumping. The excitement was tangible at the expo. That alone was a cool experience.
But this blog, and this years journey is not about the average runner, or about this being my first marathon

Its about Hope, Sacrifice, and Purpose. Its about vision, on a global scale. Its about Team World Vision, and approximately 500 athletes that have come together to make a statement. A statement that it is not OK that children and family are starving in Ethiopia, while here in the United States we have an abundance of.. well everything.

At least for me, its a blessing to be able to run this race for something bigger, and something greater than personal satisfaction. I will be running for our Sponsored Child in Ethiopia. I will be running, inspired by the belief that all my joys and pains will be lifted up to the Lord, and through his Grace well come to the aid and benefit of others. The fact that my leg hurts heading in to the race, well that will just serve as further motivation to persevere.

Why am I doing this? Who am I? Well ..

We.. are Team World Vision

Peace