"Is the thing with feathers
that perches in the soul-
and sings the tune without the words-
and never stops- at all-"
(Emily Dickinson)
I am not athletic.
There are few things I dislike as much as running.
Maybe nothing besides going to the dentist and my monthly visitor.
So we registered for a 5K. For a youth event.
The Color Race For Grace at my school job.
A pretty amazing thing for an amazing cause.
Human Trafficking. Which is a current commission for the Episocpal Diocese of Atlanta.
A great way for my two jobs to meet.
A great experience for our youth! To run for a cause.
And fun because we will be covered in colors.
And I can walk because- stroller problems.
I was surprised with the Hope the event filled me with.
The runners who were RUNNING and kicking my butt were inspiring.
The students of my school were inspiring.
At every color station the students cheered and encouraged every single person.
"Come on! You're almost there!"
"Don't slow down this is to end human trafficking"
"You can do it"
"Here take some water and a rest"
They were being true disciples.
True leaders. Showing love to strangers. To the athletes...to the out of shape moms.
To the kids who were struggling.
And it was real.
SO many students who I have taught in Intro to Theatre I saw in a totally new light.
I saw them stepping up and taking charge when I thought they were shy kids.
They cheered me on and made me feel like I could do it and was awesome for pushing my kids in a stroller.
And they did that for every single runner.
It says a lot about their teachers, especially their peer leadership teacher, Lauren Howell who is basically the bees knees. She is a teacher, a prom organizer, a Starbucks lover, a mom, an amazing Christian, a runner and so many things.
She inspires these kids to inspire hundreds of people and we all leave changed wanting to do more and be better.
Doesn't that give you hope?
I am so thankful for today and the amazing time I had.
Next year you should be there (or be square)
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