"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perserverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12.1-3

in the fall, we were two miserable students sitting in anthropology class attempting to occupy the lecture time with anything but what the professor wanted to say so, we began reading a blog. it's the story of libby ryder and her battle against cancer. since september, God has used libby's story to awaken in us a realization of the story he has written for our own lives. libby has shown us what it means to set our eyes on Jesus and run, with reckless abandonment, into the arms of the Father. libby's friend angie has decided to run a half marathon in celebration of the end of libby's chemo and, lord willing, her cancer. following libby's example, we are joining in the celebration. we. are. not. runners. we are scared. we are full of doubts. but, we are inspired. the past year has been full of triumphs and tribulations for us, too. this is a physical representation of us throwing off everything that has hindered and entangled- pain, heartache, doubt, shame- and running to Jesus and basking in his grace. this run is for libby. this run if for freedom. our only hope is that He will be glorified.

"Let us hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have broken rejoice!" Psalm 51.8

hannah.

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i was born and raised in the raleigh. my family means the world to me. i have two amazing parents. my mom is my best friend and has been there for me through everything. she has shown me what it truly means to be a woman of christ and i am so thankful for her. my grandma (gaga) recently moved in with us when my grandpa passed away last april. oh how much i love her. she has persevered through a lot in her life and she is such a strong woman. i admire her a lot. i have two sisters along with two brother-in-laws. it is such a blessing to have not only one model of a christ-centered marriage but to have three. and lastly, my favorite, my two precious nieces. they are the most sweetest little girls in the whole world. something about their innocence and joy captivates me and i never thought that i could love these girls as much as i love them. i am a sophomore at nc state university, a dream since i was a little girl. i am currently a social work major. (i say currently because i have now changed my major 3 times) however, i think i will stay in social work. there are many possibilities for my future career. i have a huge heart for teenage girls dealing with unplanned pregnancies but i also would love to pursue nursing. (however that forces me to quickly overcome the throw up phobia) so we shall see what the lord has in store for me. i currently am a young life leader at a local high school for sophomore girls which consumes much of my life but i absolutely love it. there is nothing in this world i would trade for it. who knows what the future will bring but it is not my plan, it is His and it is perfect. and i rest securely and peacefully in that. however, i do doubt frequently. doubt how God is going to use my messy past for His glory, doubt that i am enough, doubt that i can constantly walk in triumph over the sin in my life, doubt that i can run 13.1 miles without stopping. so that is when i trust. trust in Him who is bigger than anything else in this messy world.

"and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
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