Running the Race with Gratitude, Perseverance, Hope, and Faith – Sprint VIII (Final)
Merry Christmas, Everyone! “ For a CHILD IS BORN to us, and a son is given to us.” — Isaiah 9:6 This Christmas prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus, bringing hope to each of us as we continue running our races. Before stepping into this final Sprint VIII, I want to pause and reflect on two meaningful race photos I shared in my last blog—both capturing special moments of my daughter and me. The first captures a 5K race we ran together in 2012 when she was in elementary school. The second is from the half marathon we completed together when she was in middle school. We ran many races over the years, including the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure before my diagnosis, but these two moments stand out as our first 5K and our first half marathon together. I deeply cherish those long training days, the shared determination, and the sense of accomplishment we experienced side by side. I’m also sharing photos of my pink sisters — Patti Conforti, Jennifer McIntyre, and Devika Washington —whom I...