Tomorrow morning I will be running the Maui Half Marathon with Team in Training to honor Mitchell. I had an idea that this would be an emotional trip and an amazing place......and I have been proven correct on both accounts. This was the place that Mitchell wanted to take his Make A Wish trip.....but we never made it.

2 years ago today we were wheeling into the PICU at OU Medical Center......trying desperately to save a life that Christ had already called home. 2 years ago today....as I watched him fight, claw, battle, and suffer.....was the first time that I told him that it was "Ok.....to let go. If you see Christ.....if you see a Light.....just run to it. We will be just behind you.....and we are so proud of you, son."

Time keeps moving on.....but the love of Christ remains the same. His good, pleasing and perfect will continues to play out in this life regardless of our circumstances. He has shown me much in the weeks leading up to this event.....and I don't know if I have ever felt closer to Him than I do right now. The Lord MOVED me this morning while listening to Matt Redmans new release "we shall not be shaken". Tears streamed down my face as I worked out.....as the words from this great artist became mine.

Father.....I love you.

Father.....thank you for this life you have given me.

Father.....thank you for giving your Son for me.

Father.....thank you giving your Son for my Son.

Father.....thank you for giving me Mitchell....and allowing me to see YOUR love for me through my relationship with him.

Father.....I praise you for working in my life.....feet made of clay....failures on display....but fighting to the end. I love you.....You are mighty to save, You alone are worthy, and Your love never fails.

GoMitchGo.....keep fighting.