I've struggled for two days now to come up with the words to describe all these emotions I am experiencing. I just don't know how.
I drove to work this morning and saw someone (who I am not familiar with) jogging on the side of the road. She was wearing my Deak's bright red "Run for Hope" shirt, the once unknown Chromosome 18 Logo large and white for all to see and hopefully learn about on her back, and the floodgates opened again.
What a miracle.
I felt very, very strongly while pregnant with Deak that his purpose in coming to this world was to "Bring Faith." I moved forward running at times only on hope, that my son's purpose would allow him the opportunity to live and teach others what his little spirit was (and is still) trying to teach me. On Saturday morning, the purpose of my son's journey became actualized.
The sea of red shirts running and walking, united together in spirit and time, all in honor of my son and his life purpose, was the fulfillment of a promise made from my Maker to me during my darkest days.
Hope has prevailed.
My husband and I discussed last night how this Run turned into something so much more than the initial fundraising thought I had six months ago. Raising funds for research is clearly important and necessary, but even more so, we wanted every single person to leave Saturday morning filled with inspiration. We wanted to do our best to demonstrate the power and strength of our Deak's message of hope.
My gratitude to those who came, whether in spirit or in person, is unspeakable. People have continued to donate generously even today, two days after the race.
My heart will just never be the same.
To those Spirit Runners who could not attend, I wanted to share a little piece of the morning. Thankfully one of our friends and awesome race participants, was thoughtful enough to capture my most favorite moment on video.
I don't think a "Thank you" can get any better than that.
Jenny, Blair, Abby and Deak
You have forever changed us, for the better.
Until next year...
*I will post final $ numbers, once I get them organized*
*I will post final $ numbers, once I get them organized*
Wow, how amazing to be able to see and hear you all. I'm sitting at my desk (shhh) crying and sniffling and being very proud of you all. amazing amazing amazing xx
ReplyDeleteIt was a unbelievably fantastic day for sure! My post should be up about it today :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting! I loved the video. Got a tear. What a great thing. You write about him changing lives, but it's because you've given him that opportunity that he has changed all those lives and been an example to so many. And Blair, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful that I had the opportunity ti be a part of the race. Deak is such a sweet boy!
ReplyDeleteok so the problem with being a volunteer is that I missed most of that as I was over being trained on the timers....thank you to who ever caught that on tape. It was an amazing morning and I'm grateful I got to share it with you! You're an amazing family
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