I cannot say how many conversations I have had over the past year while running with the Lord. The miles of a long run fly right by and it has helped me to better understand what it means to run with patience the spiritual race He has set before me. My first goal in my running endeavors was a 10K. Accomplished May 26, ‘08. My second goal - a half marathon. Accomplished June 28, ‘08. My third goal - the Outbound Relay. Accomplished Sept. 13, ‘08. My goal for this next year is to train for a marathon. A challenge? Yes, but I am ready to pursue it. I am realizing I can run many earthly races, but if I do not succeed at the heavenly one I am already in - everything else is vain. I have some major spiritual race training to do as well, but the Lord is a great Coach and I want to go all the way with Him. (He tells me just like it really is even if it’s not what I may want to hear.) That’s a real Coach and I am thankful He is that way. A crowd of 10,000 can cheer when I finish an earthly race, but when I finish my heavenly race I will be listening for just One voice. Will He be standing? Will He be “cheering”? Will He be well pleased with my life? There’s nothing I could want more than that. Just wanted to share with you what the Lord is doing in my heart since the Relay.
Steve you are the man!! You will do a great job.
The gas was about $290. I had collected $210 from everybody. If you think about it if everyone could get me $5 or so that would be appreciated. Also I will keep the receipt for the donation to Outward Bound and use that for a tax deduction.
Please bring lawn chairs to the Baker’s house Friday.
I will be asking on Friday who is in for next year(no commitment) so we can decide whether we should look at an additional team.
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Just the facts as I write this in Steve’s shadow.
Who: Highlands Trail Runners, family and volunteers
What: Post race get together and the now famous “Sweet Georgia” drawing. 
I think Steve may have already in self-determination chosen this as his destiny. Rhonda….do you know about this? Thanks from the courageous captain’s wife.
When: Friday, September 12th, 6:00 or any time after that that you can arrive. The sooner we eat, the sooner we play games.
Why: We like each other.
How:Get in your cars, ride your bikes, run, scooter…whatever form of transportation works best for you.
RSVP: Please respond with your yes or no to me by e-mail please. This will help me coordinate details, like who can bring whatever. Many hands make lite work. The Baker’s are providing hot dogs and chips…leftovers from a block party. We’ll build around that theme.
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[kuhm-puhl-suh-ree]| 1. | required; mandatory; obligatory: compulsory education. |
| 2. | using compulsion; compelling; constraining: compulsory measures to control rioting. |
[self-di-tur-muh-ney-shuhn, self-]| 1. | determination by oneself or itself, without outside influence. |
| 2. | freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting another or others. |
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Just wanted to let everyone know that Van B’s relay testimonials are online. You can go to our main website at www. highlandstrailrunners.com. Then use the link on the left for “testimonials.” Then choose the “2008″ link.
Or just click here to make it easy on you!
I’ll put up Van A’s testimonials as soon as I get them (hint, hint!!) ; )
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Great race everyone. It sure was trying those first few legs but you guys really did great. Thanks!! Now that the hard part is over it is time for the post race ice cream party. We were thinking of this Friday or Saturday. Does anyone want to volunteer to have it at their house??!!! We will make smoothies and have other desserts if we have to and then play games. We will then have the raffle to see who is lucky enough to run Georgia next year. Who’s in?? Even if you don’t show up your name will be in for the raffle and who knows maybe it will be rigged in your favor.
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Just wanted to tell everyone again, THANKS, for a great couple of days. I’m truly blessed to have such wonderful Christian friends. What a blessing to be able to be part of this years relay team. I’m a better man and a better Christian for knowing all of you. Thank all of you.
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Justine(a.k.a. “Georgia” :)) led us to the finish with incredible speed and strength. What a contrast in weather. The sky is blue with a dotting of cotton ball clouds.
We praise God for His hand of protection and for the sweet time of fellowship. We are also grateful for the obvious display of God’s glory in all the weather and scenery. We are “homeward” bound.
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Van A has completed it’s portion of the relay. At the end of pastor’s last run, we were 1 hr and 5 mins behind our original schedule. As you can see, we are celebrating in Grand Junction with copious quantities of bacon and coffee.
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