Eddie and I

I have a cousin that means the world to me.  He has had a tough battle over the last few years.  I would have to say he is an amazing fighter, and I am blessed to have him in my life.  He was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year, and went through a huge surgery to remove the infected kidney.  This year, he got sick again and ended up in ICU, we didn’t know if we would lose him.  But he pulled through, and even though his other kidney failed and he is on dialysis now, he still is putting up a great fight. So, when the Shamrock Run came up on a list of runs to sign up for, I did it with the thought that I was going to run this race for Eddie.  I just started running in January and this race was a 15k.  I didn’t know if I could make it, but was willing to give it a try.  Luckily my friend Deanna signed up with me, and without her by my side I don’t know if I could have finished. 

Deanna has a shirt printing business and after I asked her to come up with a shirt for the run for us, she made me so proud to wear my shirt in the race.  This was completely and 100 % for Eddie, who each day teaches me the meaning of strength, courage and waiting on Gods  help in all that I do.  I wish we could stamp out cancer, but if we can’t lets stand behind those people out there fighting it everyday to stand strong.  Give them the encouragement to fight, and pray daily for them to have peace in all aspects of their lives.  This is a hard disease that affects so many out there.  I pray one day we can find a cure, but until then I pray Eddie and all those in his position will “Fight The Good Fight!!!”

Heather and Deanna

Heather ready to run

My running shirt-Eddie, I love you. This Race is for you. Fight the good fight. Isaiah 40:28-31

Deanna showing her "I RUN FOR EVA" bracelet

Isaiah 40:28-31

Do you not know?

Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and your men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the Lord

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.