I mentioned in a previous post that fundraising wasn’t solely for us Worldracers to raise the funds to go on this adventure with God. But, in fact it is a disguise for God to do great things through us. He sure did prove that to be true through my 5k.
Two weekends ago, with the help of my family, I organized a 5k to raise funds for my Worldrace. Saturday was finally here, the race began, and up until then, I believed I was doing it for me. I was wrong. Allow me to explain.
Way back in first grade, I had this first grade teacher. Her name was Miss. Hunn. I’ve always remembered her for her love of the outdoors. She loved hiking and running and being outside. In fact, she even took us on a field trip up settlement canyon where we got to hike up to the playground that was up there. It was one my favorite grades by far!
One day when she was hiking, there was an incident where she hit her head. I’m not positive on all of the details since, but what it comes down to is her brain is deteriorating which has made it challenging for her to do simple everyday tasks we all take for granted. Her independence is being tested as well as her patience and her sight is going away. Because of the severity, doctors have numbered her days.
My grandma was the librarian at the same elementary school and today, she is good friends with Miss. Hunn. She invited her to to come to the 5k and run or walk it with her.
On your mark. Get set. Go!!
And just like that the group was off! Some with a run, some with a jog, and some with a walk! The route consisted of two laps around my neighborhood which was marked off by arrows to tell you where to go.
As people started coming in on their first lap, I was impressed with their times and how fast their pace was. Not too far behind, Miss Hunn came running in, to complete her first lap. By herself, with a big smile on her face, and with so much energy!
As everyone was completing the 5k, Miss Hunn was right along with them! Still running, still smiling, and still with so much energy left!
I talked with her after the race and she told me how much she loved it, how much fun she had, she not only ran a 5k, but she missed one of the arrows and actually ran even further! She told me how sometimes the bad things in life can take control of her thoughts and in that moment, she could only think of the good things. She told me how great she felt, she expressed a type of gratitude that hits your heart hard. The kind that you don’t forget. Her joy was so contagious. She made me think about these everyday tasks I take for granted, and made me realize that I don’t want to take them for granted anymore. I want to thank God for them everyday.
You see, I thought the 5k was for me. But now I know it was for Miss Hunn all along. There’s no way I could have known that without listening to God first. You know when you KNOW you got someone the GREATEST birthday present? You are 100% confident you absolutely nailed it! You’re beyond eager to give it to them and you just cannot wait. The only rule is, they have to wait until their birthday to get it.
This is what I picture God to be like. I think He LOVES surprises. He loves our genuine reaction to them. The only rule is, we have to wait till the right day to get them.
Imagine if God said “Britt, I want you to organize this 5k because Miss Hunn is going to be there and you’re going to think its all for you, but it’s really for her.”
Surprise ruiner!!!!
I mean yeah the prize is still SUPER AWESOME, but sometimes it’s not about the gift. Sometimes it’s about how the gift is presented. And just like us, we like to see the genuine reaction of the person we are giving that awesome birthday present to. We don’t want them to have ANY idea what it is, until they are unwrapping it. It only makes sense that God is the same way in that aspect. It’s just way more fun for Him.
So, it’s okay if we don’t understand why God does things when and the way He does. He’ll reveal the reasons all in the right time. And it really is better that way.
Miss Hunn is an absolute blessing. She’s an inspiration. She’s an angel. I am completely humbled God trusted me to organize this 5k for her.
I don’t know how to express my gratitude to every single person who played a role in making this 5k come alive. With out every one of you, it wouldn’t of been possible. Thank you for allowing God to work through you as well. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and prayers. I know I posted this on facebook, but through this 5k for Miss Hunn, God also used it to help me meet my first deadline. I can officially attend training camp in ELEVEN days!
My next deadline is at the end of August, if you feel lead to help me meet my second one, I would be so grateful! There’s many ways I need your help! If you cannot financially, I need prayer warriors through this journey. Maybe you have someone on your mind that I may be able to get in contact with. If you’re unsure of just how you can play a huge role in this, please get a hold of me. I would love to talk to you about what God is putting in my heart next and we absolutely can use YOU!
Thanks for reading this, I really do appreciate it! I love you guys!!
