I've Been Chosen to Clap and Cheer

Today was a big day as it was the day of the Iron Horse Half Marathon which I had picked out last winter to run in your honor for your birthday this fall. I convinced your mom to sign up for it and then roped Anna in with her friend Sarah to run it too as a last hurrah before they headed to college together.  Little did I know that I would not be able to run it when I signed up, but I am so glad I did as it opened up a door for a very sweet morning with your mom and with Anna and two of her friends.  Since I got injured, I passed on my race number to another good friend of Anna's, and so three of them ran it together. For two of them, it was the day before they left for college, so it felt like a big milestone in and of itself. 

While I was really bummed to not be able to run, I did have so much fun ringing my cowbell and holding up a sign that said, "Woohoo" on it for runners as they passed by at mile 5, mile 9, and at the finish line. This quote came to mind below, and I am grateful for the chance to clap and cheer today!

"Whenever I’m disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about Little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother told me that he’d set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded I went with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement, ‘Guess what, Mom’, he shouted and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me….. ‘ I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer."

cheering for your mom at mile 5 

a hooray headband and a Woohoo sign 

right after the finish! 

the sign says it all! 


Claire, Sarah, and Anna- 13.1 miles! 


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