Last night brought the coldest temps of the winter so far, dipping into the single digits. I was warm and snuggled in with a heated mattress pad and a big down comforter. I could have stayed there all morning long... but I reluctantly rolled myself out of bed at 7:15am. This morning, we run for Sherry.
I had invited area runners to meet at the Sonnemaker Statue to run the hilly Springdale Cemetery. Over 40 people responded yes or maybe. Unfortunately with the cold temps this morning, it was a smaller showing... but many more pledged to run/walk/workout indoors today to honor Sherry. Without this event, I probably would have reverted to the treadmill also... single digits are kinda my cutoff point for the great outdoors.
We quickly snapped some pictures and then started off our run.
I'm a pretty good one-arm photographer, but 9 people was just too many for my short arms!
We ran the first mile in silence to honor the memory of Sherry. During this time, I prayed for Sherry and her family. I thought she must be smiling from above at all these people running around the globe this morning. My thoughts drifted to how she was kidnapped and ultimately killed, details we may never know. It must be horribly difficult for her family to continue guessing and imagining. I pray that today may start their healing. I found myself extremely grateful for the women running by my side, my Sole Sisters. Running is no doubt safer in groups, but also more fun. I'm so appreciative of all the new friends I've made this year through running. May we run many more happy years together...
R.I.P. Sherry Arnold
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I prayed for Sherry and her family here in Mississippi as I ran with my training group. It was cold even here with a real feel of 28 and a strong wind! May Sherry rest in peace and may her family find peace in the midst of their suffering.
ReplyDeleteI ran for Sherry today too. My husband and I dedicated our 8 mile race to her. I'm glad you braved the temps to run outside!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Jess, for putting this run together. It was very meaningful.
ReplyDeleteWe ran for Sherry today too, and I decided to keep going to a half marathon for her. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteRan with my favorite ladies this morning; we spoke aloud of the mass number of people running all over the world for Sherry, holding energy up to her and praying for love and support for her family. We ALL got a simultaneous chill/energy jab as we thought of her... I believe our warm thoughts and love were received on this chilly morning. Somewhere out there, Sherry knows she is loved. God bless xo
ReplyDeleteRan for Sherry this morning and prayed for her spirit, her family, and all runners. I did the treadmill since it was 7* here in Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteI ran for Sherry this morning with my running group in VA. I'm so glad to have this group and we all watch each other.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely thanks to you for putting the run together. The first mile brought tears to my eyes, and not just from the cold. It was a meaningful run.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a group who could run with you. And, brrr!!!
ReplyDeleteWe ran this am to. I thought if you were running today as my friend and I were talking about our annual trip to Peoria. Cold run this am!
ReplyDeleteOnly a good cause would have gotten me out of a warm bed on a single digit morning. Way to go! I am in awe. (KymberlyFunFit)
ReplyDeleteI ran for Sherry this morning in Minnesota, too! :)
ReplyDeleteTerribly sad. Good job!
ReplyDeletebeautiful group run for Sherry...she was sure smiling down yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get to run, but am making up for her run, today. Yesterday was crazy.
I was happy to run for Sherry on Saturday. I was also happy to see other runners at my race doing the same thing. Such an amazing tribute to one of our own.
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