Number 81
I jogged the “Best Furry Friends” Half Marathon today in honor our doggies, Bailey and Gracie Munier and the Freedom Service Dogs of America a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that unleashes the potential of dogs by transforming them into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need. FSD clients include children, veterans and active-duty military, and other adults. These clients live with disabilities like autism, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, post-traumatic stress and more. It was a good run for a great cause. #81 is in the books!
As I have traversed (and run) through 72 years of life, I have experienced and seen many things in my journey that have been wonderful, inspiring and extraordinary. Yet, the events and episodes that have affected me the most are the simpler ones, like falling in love with my wife, running in a cool breeze in the woods or enjoying the adoration of our two doggies. My prayer for all my friends and acquaintances that read these posts is that each of you does not discount the lesser or smaller wonders of life as the fulfillment we get from them may surprise you.
Now, Reason #6, “I Run Half Marathons:”
I get to wear skimpy running gear. I could live my whole life in reduced clothing. Adam and Eve really screwed things up for humankind. No other species has to wear stuff on their bodies. Additionally, I get to sweat profusely without being self conscience about it.
BTW: Bicyclists get to wear the the most colorful clothing, don’t you think? I think they have to because most of them do not obey traffic rules and thus, looking like a peacock helps keep them from getting run over.
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