It is really hard to picture someone staying awake and alert for 26 hours. Yet, my son, also known as Crazy Brad, not only stayed awake that long, he ran 100 miles while doing it. That's right. I had the awesome privilege of presenting Brad his belt buckle award for the accomplishment of running 100 miles at the Outer Banks of NC. Diane and I surprised him last night when he was about 65 miles into the run. He had no idea that we would be there until he saw us. And I really put the pressure on him when I asked him to finish the 100 for me.
I will "probably" never know what it feels like to run 100 miles at one time (duh). But I do know what it feels like to be an encourager to someone I love. And I know what it is like to have two sons of whom I am extremely proud. Miss Diane and I rode the 4+ hours down and the 4+ hours back together. There was some question about whether I could make the trip due to my back and my cancer symptoms. Miss Diane drove the entire way there. I drove back. Gabe stayed in touch with Brad the entire race, You get the idea. We are family.
Who knows, you never know when you can be The encourager. Are you ready for it?
Wait for it; wait for it; wait for it . . .
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