The day started off a bit rocky (and very early at 4:30am), but we prayed for a miracle and got one! Julie was able to muster up the energy to get to the race and while she didn't walk, she was there to see so many friends who came out in support of breast cancer.
The event itself was amazing. There were over 7,300 people at the event and it raised over $100,000 locally. Our team had 49 members and raised over $1,000! Thank you so much to everyone who participated - both financially and physically.
The day started with breast cancer survivors releasing balloons into the incredibly blue Colorado sky:
The 5K run started at 8:00, then the 5K walk started at 8:15, followed by the family 1K walk. Hannah, her friend Morgan and I did the 5K walk. Here are some photos:
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| Hannah and Morgan (Thing 1 and Thing 2) on the 5K walk |
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| Sarah signing Morgan's shirt |
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| Garden of The Gods Park is beautiful |
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| Steve sportin' the cool race shirt, team button and hat from Australia! |
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| Nearing the finish line |
We really had a great time. Julie did well given how she was feeling. The last two days she was very, very low, but is slowly progressing.
The next chemo cycle is scheduled for the 29th of September. Julie will likely lose her hair this week or early next. Please pray for emotional strength, both during the low physical times and of course during the hair loss.
We rest on this promise: He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world.
Blessings to all
Praying for strength, endurance and most importantly, shalom.
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Psalm 121: I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, maker of Heaven and Earth.
Selah
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Wonderful pics. Yeah God for the miracle of Julie being there to see the support she has!
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