TEAM MERCY!

(Note: Travis, Adrienne, and Marin were taking the pics, that's why they aren't in them.)



Yesterday was the Intermountain Healing Hearts Fun Run/Walk. It was so awesome to be a part of it! Of course, I was running a bit behind, but we made it just before everyone started the race. We were the last ones to take off, but I figure it's the spirit of the law, not the letter of the law. I was just happy to be there! There was an amazing spirit to the whole day. The race was great (I'm pretty sure we came in last, but that's okay. I'm not much into competition :)) After the race there were pictures being taken of family/friend groups and then of the entire group as a whole. Then we had a very beautiful and touching Angel Ceremony. I cried thinking of these little ones. Tears of happiness and tears of sorrow. Everything was just perfecty done. To finish things off there was a bunch of prizes and there was a drawing. It was pretty fun! Mercydez won a blanket and Nic won tickets to the Desert Star Theatre! That will be fun!

I was touched by the many who showed up to love and support Mercy. My friend, Caroline drove down from Logan. Caroline is amazing. I have a deep love and respect for her and her husband. They are two very strong people. They have been through a great deal and their faith is only stronger because of it. They came to Primary Childrens to support and meet Mercydez. I can't tell you how painful that must have been for them. But they did it anyway. Wow. THAT is love.

I was also able to meet a good friend for the first time! Jenni came down from Idaho to show her love and support. She is so thoughtful and so kind. She has an incredible spirit about her. It was AWESOME to finally meet her. I have to tell you though, I was kinda in awe when she approached me. I know it sounds stupid, but I have really come to learn the overwhelming GOODNESS of so many. Jenni is one of those people. I felt undeserving of her friendship... I know that sounds kinda cheesy and weird, but I don't know how to describe it. It's just powerful meeting those people who truly, TRULY go out of their way to serve someone else. I want to be like that. It was also good to meet her sister, who has VSD. It was encouraging to hear her story. There is nothing happier than hearing of anothers success in life. It's very uplifting. I also got to meet Jenni's CUTE-AS-CAN-BE Lilly. Oh my goodness! Talk about beautiful eyes! Babies are just adorable. Lilly had her "10 Month Birthday" yesterday. Seriously, she is so cute.

(Sorry it's a shot from behind. They were walkin' and talkin' and laughin' their way to the finish line. You all look great from the back though! :))

Alicia, Marin, Mary Kay, and ADORABLE Keegan came too! I'm mad at myself because I STILL haven't taken the chance to hold Keegan and I've had TWO opportunities. I'll just blame Trav. He was hogging Keegan anyway! ;) Honestly though, we have been blessed with amazing support! We consider the Brauns and the Smiths family. We feel like Braxton, Marin, Grayson and Keegan are li'l cousins for Mercy (and cute ones at that!). We are so grateful for your support. I can't tell you how much it means to us. Thank you, thank you!

Well, I'm going to post a bunch of pics... so take a look! Thanks to those who came and showed their love and support. And those who couldn't make it, maybe you can join the fun next year! We missed you!