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I love my family. Look at them. Don't they look great?? They all participated (ran or cheered) in the Great Race yesterday. This was a race that Ginger ran in just months before she passed away. She ran the 5k, which she was super proud of herself for. Her goal was to finish in under 30 minutes, and she did it! Here are her own words from her blog. She had thought she finished in exactly 30 minutes...
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let's get technical...
my NEW finish time is 29:59.55
yes!! under 30 minutes! I knew I could do it! :)
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Awesome.
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I wish I could have been there to run for her. Let's just say that it gets a little tricky with 3 little tykes and a husband in medical school gearing up for an intense week of exams. Instead I did a 50 minute Jillian Michaels work-out video and gave it my all. :) I would have like to run out here, but that gets tricky, too. Mostly I thought about my family out there in CA running, and I thought about Ginge. I miss her. She has forever changed my life and she inspires me every day to be a better person. I can often feel her unconditional love and her confidence in me.
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I saw this on my sister, Heidi's, blog... a comment that my brother, Jason, posted on Ginger's blog after she passed away. I loved it... it's beautiful.
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He said, "Ginge, you ran a great race and you finished at 30 (at least this leg of the race). You didn't let anyone hold you back, but you definitely helped countless others along your way. You broke the tape first in our family and we look forward to seeing you when we cross the line and giving you a huge Ginger-style victory hug on the other side of the finish line. Until then, we know you will be watching us, cheering us on."
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7 comments:
Great post, Summer. We sure missed you and Clint. We'll see you in a few weeks for the Beach House!!!
So sweet Summer, YOur family is wonderful. I know your sister Ginger watches over you guys. THe plan of Salvation is such a blessing, huh. I know you miss your family and you were their with them in spirit. You are a tremedous example to me as a sister (extended)! I love you Summer.
Your family is awesome! What a neat idea and activity that your family did to remember Ginger. I love that quote by Jason as well. So fitting and filled with the spirit.
What a neat post Summer! I thought of everyone on Saturday as well. Good for you for doing your Jillian Michaels workout. I think that totally counts! :)What a memorable and I am sure very emotional race. You have a great family! I know Ging was watching over all of you on Saturday.
Lots of love~
Thanks for that awesome post. The picture is great. Everyone looks so excited and geared up to run. I appreciate your updates and reading your blog. Love you!
That is so awesome! What a great family! Oh...and I just have to say...we're so twins, our oldests are both Kaden and we both do Jillian Michael DVDs!! :) haha!
Awesome post Summer! I remember going through all of Gingers blog and reading all of the comments made and coming accross that one. It was a perfect comment, I loved it.
I'm glad you're going private ;) It makes me nervous when friends have adorable kids and a public blog. You never know what creepers are checking out your blog, and its a whole new level when children are involved. I'm sure you have my email! Hope you are doing well!
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