Run Walk Wheel & Roll

anyone in need of a good, soul cleansing cry today?  watch this:

my super dee duper (how do you spell duper? dooper, maybe?) inspiring friend, zac koffler is running the music city marathon tomorrow.  and when i say running i mean PUSHING 2 CHILDREN IN WHEELCHAIRS FOR 26.2 MILES.  i, on the other hand, will be cheering him on with a giant cup of coffee and a donut in hand.

zac founded the run, walk, wheel and roll initiative in 2010 and has since raised over $50,000 for a variety of programs benefitting children with physical disabilities.  he is also making my be-a-good-human efforts look embarrassing.  i need to step up my game.  i'm open to suggestions...

please take a few minutes to watch the video.  i promise you the hope it breathes into your heart will be worth it.  if you feel moved to give you are welcome and encouraged to do so here.  so much easier than pushing 50lbs while running a marathon, no?

and then some...

today i had the opportunity to join my church, crosspoint, in serving saturday.  over 700 people got up at the crack of dawn to help out a variety of organizations in our community.  i joined a handful of my friends and painted the interior of a house for mending hearts.  this organization provides a place to live and recovery options for homeless women and their children suffering from various addictions and disorders.  these women's stories are heartbreaking and incredible and it was a wonderful reminder of how blessed my life is.  i am one lucky girl and am proud to be a part of a church that gives their time, love, resources, and then some...