I had the priviledge to speak with a fellow Team McGraw runner yesterday, who is also a 7 year brain cancer survivor. She has been running marathons since her diagnosis and has batted hard against this disease. She has been through many surgeries and many treatments. She is a wife and mother and is full of life. She uplifted me yesterday (hard day) as we connected on a knowing level. As she shared about her treatments over the years, to include all the same treatments Christy went through, I was taken back to my caregiver role. I felt such love and empathy. I heard the same determination to live and the same joy, despite the cancer and what she is going through, that so filled my Christy. Thank you Lord for your love in such hard places!
I am so blessed to be a part of Team McGraw and Team Christy. Team Christy is indeed making an impact. We are strong and getting stronger. For the upcoming Country Music Marathon, we have raised over $5000 and Team McGraw as a whole, has raised over $18K. This is just the beginning! I’m so proud of all who are giving of their time and talents.
The Beauty of Life
Personally, I am physically stronger than I have ever been and I’m running easier every time. My heart is also being healed as I run. I know April 24th in Nashville will be a very emotional time. I’ve pictured crossing that finish line and it brings me to tears. We are so blessed to be a part of bringing hope and healing to the many who have and still are battling brain cancer. Oh, and by the way, I hate this disease so much! It seems that it is winning at times, but I still believe love wins! I saw love and life in Christy. I experienced love and life throughout her 2 year battle. I am struggling, but I am getting stronger, loving life more each day. I will fight for life. I will fight this disease. I will live big and love big. Brain cancer does not win, love does!
Blessings,
Doug