As you have probably gathered, Jeff isn't writing this post; Susie, the beautiful, ultra-organized, and mega-supportive wife is. Because my husband has been running his little feet to the bone to prepare for his 3rd - and hopefully most rewarding - Chicago Marathon. We're down to...(leaving to consult calendar - K, I'm back) 22 days of training before the big day. I love my husband; that he cares this much about the cause he runs for enough to put his mind and body through this says something important about him and the love he has for his family. I am exponentially proud of him and what he has accomplished.
Besides all this crazy, getting-up-at-4AM running to get his body ready, Jeff has worked really hard to raise funds for OAR, the Autism charity he runs for to honor our little blessing, Chloe Korrigan, and all the other children and adults in the world that are diagnosed every day. Our neighbors just told us a few days ago that their little guy has been diagnosed on the spectrum. Just goes to show you, this autism thing touches ALL of us. No matter who you are, where you live, you probably know someone, or some family, who has no choice but to accept autism as a part of their life. We are greeted every morning by it (well, truthfully, I'm interrupted by it in the middle of nearly every night). We are blessed. Yes, we are BLESSED to have the challenges autism brings, because every victory the world considers small, we know is HUGE, and God-gifted.
Jeff really wanted to break $6000 this year for OAR. We are SO close...as you can see on the sidebar, the Firstgivings site. Thank you if you've already helped us, and OAR, with your gift. If you've thought about it, but haven't gotten around to it, now's your chance. And if you are unable or do not feel led to make a monitary donation, keep Jeff in your thoughts and prayers the next few weeks, as he trains. Pray that he remains healthy and determined. Pray that Chicago's weather on Oct. 12th is perfect for running. And please, pray for the cause that he runs for.
Thank you.
Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.
