Preparations for the half-marathon began a couple of months ago! Elsie Jayne has missed seeing her daddy when she first gets up in the morning, but loves greeting him when he returns from his morning run! Stretching with Billy has been a daily highlight for her! :)In the same way we feel Jesus is stretching us...stretching our muscles so we are ready for the days ahead. The coming year will be one that stretches, but we trust will produce great reward as well!
The morning of the MTN Marathon in Kampala was an early one! Billy ran with a good friend and new colleague to Arua (beginning later this month), Nick Strong. We are excited about "running" with Nick in the coming year! Jesus is kind to provide the blessing of not only Himself, but also a teammate for these days!
As Daddy finished the race we were there to celebrate with him. So we look forward to accomplishing all the Lord has before us in the year ahead and celebrating the victory of obedience. Pray with us for His leading to be clear and our courage to obey no matter what He asks as we press on in Sudan, in Nebbi (here in Uganda) and wherever else He continues to lead.
6 comments:
Congrats Billy! I actually ran a half-marathon this past Saturday as well. I was hurting a bit by the end, but it was great feeling to have done it. We think and pray for y'all often, and totally excited about baby #2. Our #2 is only 7 weeks away now, which is crazy! We're excited to meet him and to figure out what his name will be.
D.
HAHAHA! You're running with Nick Strong?! I went to school with Nick! Is he in Arua now? Dude... I hope I get to see him in Arua. :)
great job billy! I just ran my first half-marathon a month ago and Sarah ran her first full marathon. And I juggled 3 balls while doing the half :)
I want to run in a half marathon in Africa:) Do they have one in May?..guess the timing would be a little off though...you might have other plans :) I just finished my first and am thinking, I'm hooked! I'm still coming to see you! Miss you guys..pray for you often!
That's great Billy! Good job! hope it was fun! Just wanted to stop by and say hello and wanted to let you know that you are all thought of often! Tim and I should plan a trip back out there! We loved it! Hope you are all well.
Awesome job Billy! Elsie is getting so big! I miss you guys. I'll hitch a ride out with Tim and Kathi when they go to see you guys again!! :o)
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