2012

Of the many surprising things that have happened in my life this year, by far the most unbelievable is that...
 I now really enjoy running and all its pains.

For growth to happen, there must be pain.

Both physically and spiritually.

That has been the theme of my 2012.

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Here is a video to help understand what I am going to be a part of, so that you can know what your dollars are helping me accomplish for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.



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I am going to RUN

Well, I havent posted in a while. I guess I have been too busy. Busy with what?

GRAD SCHOOL....

Finals are this week and I am stressed. But I have been dealing with this stress by running. Its been amazing. I have seen my body do things that I never thought I was capable of; which is amazing.

I have had a rough semester. Lots of new changes.

The GOSPEL has been so prevalent in growing me and keeping me sane.

Miraculously, I have been able to couple my spiritual growth with the wonders of physical training...the long grueling process that it is. Since I am so used to getting what I want pretty immediately because being an A-type personality in leadership in my sorority in college has taught me a lot about getting schmit done. This season of my life has been nothing like that. Its been slow, difficult, and not so over yet.

Running.

I have run in a few races and thats amazing. I did a 5K for United Cerebral Palsy and a 10K for who knows who in the Shoals. Today, I signed up for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Hot Chocolate Run 15K in Atlanta next month. Woo Hoo! I think I can do it.

Today I also found out about a program called "Team in Training," a part of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. LLS raises money for research specifically for blood cancers, but is unique in that when researching blood, they are able to find treatments for many types of cancers.

I am going to raise money for this foundation by running in a half marathon in May. I am learning to really love running and I have found a way to run with a purpose -to help SAVE lives. Its going to change my life.

I am asking you to help. Just donate to the cause. Its easy. You can do it right here and track my progress.

This isnt about me. Its about these people who have an illness that they didnt ask for and couldn't prevent. Its changing their lives, they are spending all their time and money in the hospitals and I want to do what I can to relieve some of the burden for them.

So I am going to be so thankful for my blessings. I am going to run.

You can help too.