Tuesday, April 2, 2013

North Face Endurance Challenge

There are three things that Val and I have learned about adoption:

  • It's a race against time;
  • We've got to push way beyond our comfort zone;
  • We're not on this journey alone.

It's a race against time because our children face a very real danger of aging out. If that happens, it may mean a life on the streets. As for the comfort zone - instead of kicking back and enjoying the empty nest, we've joyfully made the decision to open our home to some very needy young people. And we're not alone. Not only have we sensed God's presence, but we've come to love an amazing community of people who are giving themselves to helping children. They - you - inspire us.

So here's the racing metaphor: Next June, I'll be running the North Face Endurance Challenge as part of the RODS Racing Team. Believe me, this race is way beyond my comfort zone.

But I'd like you to be part of it. Please consider sponsoring 1 mile of this 26.2 mile race. On the day of the event, I'll be carrying the names of each sponsor with me and praying and thanking God for you during your chosen mile. And you'll be helping Estelle and Gerard to find a home.

Please share this with your friends and consider signing up. Most of all, thank you for your prayers and continued concern.


All donations will go directly to Reece's Rainbow, a 501(c)3 Registered Public Charity. Due to the nature of international adoptions, no one can guarantee that every adoption will go through as planned. No matter what happens, though, all donations made to this race will go towards the adoption of an at risk child.

To sign up, or to learn more, just click here.

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