When I set out to run last year I was grieving this loss of the best person in my life, my Grandma. When I started running I loved it right away. I loved the peace, the calm and alone time. It gave so much opportunity to think, remember, and find inner peace. It gave me something to poor m time and energy into, kind of my way of grieving I guess. I wanted to run in honor of her.
Eight weeks into my training I found out I was pregnant and very much unexpected to say the least! I had to stop running and my energy was directed to my pregnancy. Most of you know from 16 weeks on we knew that there was a possibility that Lily Grace may have Down’s syndrome. A small chance, but no matter how small when it is your child it is there. I knew God would not give me anything I could not handle. My trust and faith only grew stronger through the rest of the pregnancy. She was born with out DS and I went right back to running and training.
Houston Chevron Marathon this year had a lottery system for sign up. I how ever was not a winner and did not get into the regular registration. I looked into running for a charity and when I saw Houston Down’s Syndrome Association it stole my heart right away! Everything happens for a reason and I feel this charity needed me. It could have been me that needed this organization and I want to help raise money for them! Please take a minute to visit the site http://dsah.org/. My goal is to raise $350 that I had to upfront to hold my spot to run. I am reaching out to family and friends to help me help those with Down’s syndrome. Thank you in advance for your help!! If I could get everyone on my face book to donate $1 and my family I would be close to $250 that easy!! You can click on the upper right donate button to donate.
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