Race Day!

On Saturday Amanda and I once again had the opportunity 

to run the annual 4-miler at Shiloh Battlefield.

I'm not sure why I dread races so much these days.  

But, my fear and dread always disappear if I can take one (or, when I'm 

doubly blessed as I was this year - TWO) of my dearest buddies with me!

Not a very good picture of my precious buddies,

 but this is Nathaniel and Joleigh

-This was Joleigh's 2nd year to join me for the Shiloh race. Listening to her joyful chatter
and singing while I run always lifts my spirit!  Oh, the joy she brings me!

- Nathaniel has run with me in the past, and I was delighted that he was
up to running again!  Please Click here to see my miracle-boy's 1st race!

And...this is Mr. Germany - another runner we look forward to competing against each year.

This year he is 80 years old!  He is AMAZING1!!!

His (intimidating) shirt says

"You have just been passed by an 80 year old man"

Around 8:45 - the 100+ runners begin to assemble...

...and the horn blows at 9:00!

"Go, Runners!"

At the very beginning our threesome passed Mr. Germany...but not for long!

The first racer crosses the finish line!

4 miles in 26:48!

YAY for Amanda!!!

(I told her she had to make this race her "Grand Finale", since she's 

moving shortly...and she did better than she's ever done before!)

Crossing the finish line in 39:09!

Mr. Germany crosses the finish line in 46:58...

...and gives a great leap for joy!!!

I LOVE this picture!  Isn't it cute?!

Then, at last our little group appears

(can you see Joleigh, excitedly encouraging us on?)

I think Nathaniel's celebration at

finishing was as priceless as Mr Germany's!

Nathaniel's Mama and Papa are proud of their boy, too!

Joleigh and I are overjoyed to be finished!

No picture, but Nathaniel received a 3rd place medal for his age group!

Amanda earned a 2nd place medal in hers!