Sunday, February 12, 2012

Running the race...

Sherry Arnold was a wife, mother, teacher, daughter, and friend to many. She went out for a run on January 7, 2012 and never came home. Two men have admitted to killing her but her body has not been recovered. Yesterday was a virtual run in her honor and memory. Her cousin asked everyone to print out a bib and just run/bike/skate/exercise. So, The Hubs and I went for a 12 mile run in memory of a runner that I will never meet.

While running, we stopped at a convenient market to get some water. One of the employees asked if we were in a race. I explained that we weren't in a race but we were running in memory of Sherry.

After I left the store, I realized that we were actually running a race. We are all running a race everyday. We are running because we can...because we are breathing...because we are physically capable...because we want to be more emotionally capable daily. We are running the race of life...of compassion...of kindness...of determination...and hopefully to make a change, in our lives and that of others.

During the 12 mile run, I thought about Sherry and her family. I prayed that her body would be recovered so the family could have closure. I prayed for strength for her husband and children. I prayed for the safety of all runners. I prayed that this tragedy would mean something. I was very proud to have a very minor part in this very large cause.

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