new mindset. new goal. same passion.

Around this time last year, I decided to run a marathon to raise money for Speed the Light. I was still losing weight and trying to get back into shape after spending 7 years of my life overweight (most of which I was over 200 lbs.) I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to train and it proved to be a difficult task. As a result, I finished in a slower time than I had hoped for. But let's be honest...the thing that really mattered to me was that I had finished! I learned a lot about perseverance. After a winter-long hibernation from all things running, I laced the running shoes again a month and a half ago and quickly fell in love again. I realized that I'm in a much different place. I'm not in the process of losing weight. In fact, I'm in the best shape of my life (both physically and spiritually). It didn't take long for me to want to do another marathon. At first, I just wanted to do it for myself. I didn't want to "hassle" people asking for support for Speed the Light again after having done so last year. But, in the last few weeks a lot has changed. I really feel like God's been laying it on my heart to run for him and not myself. As a result, I will be raising support for Speed the Light once again. People can choose whether or not to give. I will not neglect in giving the option. What's really cool though is that I have a new mindset and goal. I love running hills again. I have cut significant time off my normal running speed (2+ minutes). I don't give up when I feel tired or sore. I push through. That's because I'm trusting more in God and choosing to give him my best. Speed the Light is my passion...I cannot help myself from doing all I can to help support missionaries around the world. It's something I can do to impact millions of lives in a positive way. And by partnering with me in support you can do the same. So marathon #2 brings with it a new mindset. a new goal. but the same passion for God and for his heart (missions).