Gratituesday-A Friend Saved

This is a post about my gratitude to God

Today was a scary day for me.  My friend Rachel ran in the Boston Marathon and she finished in 3:41:21 - AMAZING!!!!!  This is the finish line the day before the race.  She's a little excited! :)

I'm sure you've heard about what happened today in Boston.  The bombings were horrific.

I signed up to receive text updates on Rachel's progress.  Every 10 km I would get updated on her time and pace.  After the third text, I was anxiously waiting for the final one to come through telling me her finishing time.  I kept thinking about it and wondering if she was ok.  Then, I got the update and was so impressed with her time!  She is in terrific shape and runs speedy fast.

Then, it wasn't until hours after it happened that I heard about the bombings.  I had no idea.  My concerns for Rachel's safety were there before I even knew she was in actual danger.  She crossed the finish line 30 minutes before the first bomb blew.  Not only am I amazed at how fast she runs, but I'm also thankful for it today.  Here she is after the race.

Rachel came to visit me just 3 days ago.  She surprised me by showing up at my house after not seeing her for over 4 months!  She is a very inspiring person in my life.  I'm thankful for her safety, that God protected her, that our visit last week was not the last time I will see her.  I am heartbroken at the loss of those that were killed and those that were injured today.

My friend was saved.  Mother of 4 beautiful children, a wife, sister, daughter, and friend.  I'm grateful to God for all that He has blessed my own life with.  The blessings are countless and continual.  I owe Him so much, yet I know it can never be re-payed.  The best way for me to show my gratitude to God is by the way I live my life.

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