Running for Lucy

I think I have mentioned Lucy before.  She is five year old girl in the Memphis area battling Medulloblastoma, a rare and agressive form of brain cancer.  God has pressed this sweet little girl and her family into my heart.  Not a day goes by that I don't think of Lucy and a prayer for her healing and recovery, her spirit and strength, and the struggle her family is enduring.  God has blessed Judson and I with two healthy children.  Every night when I thank God for these two smiling faces and shining stars in our lives, I also pray for Lucy.  My heart hurts for her parents, going through the unimaginable.  Lucy has been through surgeries, radiation and now chemo, much more than a five year old should even know about.  But I see something wonderful and encouraging in her face.  She is strong and amazing.  She has had an inspiring impact on many lives, including mine.

With all of this in mind, I signed up to run in the St. Jude race on December 3rd. Not, not the marathon or even the half, but the 5K. It seems simple, but seeing as I haven't done any athletic since having Frances Ellen and Cash, it is what I need now. And I am loving it!  My "training" is allowing me some quite time to talk to God, about our children and Lucy and all the children of St. Jude.

So, I ask you to pray for Lucy. Join me in helping St. Jude and continuing their efforts to find answers for children suffering with cancer and other challenging diseases.

You can donate to St. Jude and follow Lucy's story in the links below.
Sara Nowell's Page

http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com/