Running with Bailey...

I was almost hesitant posting tonight b/c my last post was so awesome. haha- I want it to be there on the forefront of my blog forever. Gah- what a blessing!

Today was Bailey's visitation and funeral... when I got home I just needed a way to get out some emotion and needed to get some physical activity in for today so I decided to go walk/run the bridge in Mount Pleasant. I have a new found appreciation for running now-- and a new gratefulness for a working body and legs. The Lord has really placed a vision in my heart. I am  really thinking about and praying about organizing an event called "Running with Bailey."  Probably a 1 mile run or a 5K walk/run now that she is able to run with us. I know she is much happier now- she is a dancing, laughing and running completely perfect seven year old little girl. I think it would be a great way to bring awareness about Bailey but also a good way to get people moving who have been blessed with the ability to move. More to come on this later. 

When I started the bridge, I was running a minute - walking a minute then once I got up the first incline about a 1/4 of the bridge done, I decided I was just going to jog/run to the end of the bridge. I could do it. It would be hard no doubt but I was going to push myself. I just kept thinking of that sweet girl the whole time. I got to the end and turned around to come back and just kept running. The whole way back! This has never happened-- while I was running I was really reflecting on Bailey's life and how much she suffered. When I wanted to quit- I thought about how she did not quit or give up until her purpose was done; until she was victorious in the Lord. It motivated me to keep going. I could not believe I did it. From now on- that is my goal for the bridge. 

Thanks Bailey for keeping me going and pushing me to strive for more and use the abilities I have been given.