Any last words?

Well, we just had our last official Iowans for Africa gathering. Several showed up for a 5K run together and some good bagel time afterwards in order to be together and to share our Chicago Marathon experiences.

Don's up front tomorrow talking at church. The team has been asked to wear your blue Chicago Marathon shirt that you picked up at the Expo and your medal. Meet in the Atrium at 10:15 a.m. for one last team "after" picture.

There will be a story in the Courier tomorrow...watch for that.

We'll likely hit $40,000 fundraising before we're done. Wow. That is so crazy good.

Jess Hansen is organizing group runs at 6 a.m. from the NE coffeeshop doors at OHC each Thursday. Runs likely to average 3 miles or so.

Jodi Olsen is going to get an Iowans for Africa facebook group going so that we can share runs that are coming up or just have a "running" conversation together about running.

I'm going to lay this blog to rest now. It's been a real good run, y'all. I've never experienced anything quite like this....it's all been a God-given gift....you all have been a God-given gift. Couldn't have done it without you...and even if I could have, it wouldn't have been nearly as wonderful or fun. As Don so perfectly said this morning, "Thanks for enriching my life." My life is indeed richer.

Any last words? You can comment here. Otherwise, keep running with joy the race set out for you in Christ! And let's keep at it together!

Peace,
Laura Hoy