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Well this is it.  I feel like I am sending my baby off to kindergarten.  I have loved, nurtured, worried, fretted, and spent many hours praying for Reed’s Run, and now, it’s time to send it off.  I carry in my heart precious memories of a job well done, funds raised, and hope given.  To say farewell, I am just going to give a list (not all-inclusive) of some of those favorite memories.

• Friends and family working together to remember and honor
• Honoring veterans each and every year (including remembering Jason Timmerman)
• The friends from the Patriot Guard coming (even if unofficial)
• Being able to publicly thank all of the first responders.
• That flag over the start/finish line – took my breath away!
• Friends arriving that were a surprise to me
• Family flying/driving in from all over the country
• Hosting a Grampa’s Amp concert
• Students taking a stand (I will never forget what they did.)
• All the hugs!
• The Reed stories that came out.
• Remembering all the children gone much too soon. The luminaries were always my favorite, especially during the movies.
• Remembering three adult friends who offered healing to us and now are gone before we ready.
• Honoring those who have inspired us.
• The Star Wars theme song!
• Seeing the t-shirts everywhere!
• The generosity of our neighbors!
• The joy of the runners, walkers, and kid runners!
• Cheetahs and all the love!
• Popcorn stands, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts!

Finally, the most important memory is the message that we worked so hard to send.  Healing comes from a firm foundation rooted in the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and from the all the many hands & feet (and HEARTS) of a loving community reaching out in love.

To rise from tragedy . . . cling to HOPE!

Thank you for being the hearts that offered hope and healing!