Our Motto
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, you're only a day away!
All of the sweat...All of the I don't want to's...All of the I know I can's...
TOMORROW!!
So today what am I doing. I am feverishly cleaning my house (because my parents are going to be here of course), I am trying to relax, I am eating salty foods more than normal (YUM!), I am staring at pictures of my gorgeous niece and reminding myself of what she taught me. It is INCREDIBLE what I have learned from this girl and her short but AMAZING life!
On Thursday, I received a Lydia Pin in the mail. It was especially made by the beautiful Megan for the race. It was quite a moment. I sat and just cried. All I could say was, "I miss her, I'm going to finish this for her." And those are in fact my continual thoughts throughout today.
I Miss her and I'm going to finish this for her.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
4 more days.....
Saturday, July 24, 2010
YAH TEAM!
Please continue to support this cause. If you have any questions please ask. I am so excited for Sunday and can't wait to finish what we've started!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
sick...boat pulling...running
In other news, I got a letter from my grandmother in the mail yesterday. When I was little I used to write to her all the time, and she would always write me back. In her note yesterday she said, "FINISH the race like you want to". I know it doesn't sound big, but she gets me. She gets my heart and my desire to do this race. It is so much more than finishing for myself, it is SO much more than that!
In other news (yes again more news) Micah is coming to run a mini-tri with me on Saturday. I initially asked him to run the actual tri with me but he can't because of a prior commitment. I do have some amazing friends that created a relay team that are running with me during the race. Earlier this week, Micah asked if he could run with me this weekend. I am so excited to spend some time getting my sweat on with him.
God is so good, I am so nervous, but I have AMAZING support and my faith is growing so much in these past few weeks. I am continually reminded (because it is written on my bathroom mirror) of the verse, "Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."
Please continue to send support, we are doing so well and it's for such a fabulous cause!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
more details I say...
Saturday, July 17, 2010
what a day
Now that I'm crying, I think I am done writing for now, please keep praying and sending in the support!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Details
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
MAIL TIME
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Mini-tri #2
Bring in the support, CHS can use it! Thanks for all of your prayers, they are very appreciated!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
HEAT!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Mini-tri #1
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Blogging my sweat away
Friends,
On August 20th my family was blessed with a wonderful gift. My niece Lydia Eileen was born. Our excitement quickly turned to worry; Lydia started having seizures as soon as she was born. The first time I went to see Lydia she was in the NICU and I was with my brother Micah. As I was meeting her for the first time, her little face started to turn blue. We watched nurses race to make her breath and get her levels back to a safe level. Soon, we learned that she would be diagnosed with something called Zellwegers syndrome. It is a rare genetic disease that causes her to seizure often and struggle with breathing. On April 28th, after 8 incredible months, she went to be with Jesus.
Lydia was a fighter and a blessing from Jesus. I personally learned more from this little girl’s life, than I have from anyone else. Her life has pushed me to be the best that I can be in Jesus. It has reminded me that I have been blessed with so much and therefore, much is expected of me. I have a body that moves, and heart that works, and lungs to breath. While Scott and I were in Connecticut for the memorial service, I decided that I wanted to use the body that I have been gifted with to serve Jesus. I made a choice to run to share Lydia’s story and use the body that God has blessed me with.
On August 1st, I am going to be running my very first triathlon in Lydia’s honor. My goal is to finish! While completing this triathlon I am hoping to have 2 things happen. First, I am hoping to share Jesus’ love through sharing about my niece. I want her story to be known and for Christ to be celebrated in her life. Second, I would like to raise support for the scholarship fund in her name at Christian Heritage School. CHS holds a special place in my life and also in the life of my brother and sister-in-law. By supporting this scholarship, it will allow more children to have a wonderful education that might not normally have the chance.
So now I am asking you, please consider supporting me as I train for the triathlon. Here are a few things that I am asking for…
*Pray that God would give my body the strength to finish the whole race.
*Consider pledging me for the race to support the scholarship fund in Lydia’s name.
Starting 1 month before the race, I am going to start blogging with my training. Please read along on www.dolhamfamily.blogspot.com
If you want to learn more about Lydia’s amazing life please go to her blog at www.lydiaeileen.blogspot.com
If you are encouraged to support me through a pledge, please contact me.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. It is good to know that I am using the body that God has given me to glorify him.
In Him,
Liz