Running for Ellie- Feeling Grateful

This morning I ran my first 5K (3 miles) of the season with the Fleet Feet Race Club, it was a great time! The weather was perfect and it was great to see and run with friends.

This 5K was especially meaningful because it was for a little girl who lives in our Community named Ellie- Ellie has a disease that is robbing her body of it's ability to walk, run, talk, or even breathe. She was there this morning at the finish line, giving each of us a thumbs up and a high five as we crossed the finish line.

When I see someone like Ellie I'm reminded of the great gift I've been given of two heathly legs that allow me to run, am I the fastest? No way not even close, but somehow running for charity that doesn't seem to matter as much. It matters more that I'm out there, that I'm using the ablity that God has granted me to be able to run! I'm thankful that I can! I plan to continue to run, to run my best to celebrate that gift!

Hope your weekends were as fun as mine!!