CHOC Walk

A new part of my journey has begun... I knew that graduating college would obviously be ending a phase and beginning a new one, but God has brought me on so many journeys this summer that I did not expect. I completed an internship for my speech therapy assistant (SLPA) certification. All of the paperwork is being processed by the state now. That was something beyond my wildest dreams! For the first time, I joined a Bible study through church. I traveled to Arizona for the first time in my life. Then I stayed in the hospital and experienced surgery for the first time. All of these firsts that I didn't expect. Through this summer I've also begun to develop and deepen friendships that I didn't expect. At times it has been hard, but I would not trade this summer for anything.

God, yet again, caught me by surprise a couple days ago by laying on my heart to begin something I didn't expect to happen NOW. I will share more about the entirety of where He is leading me in the future, as more pieces come together. However, I do want to share the first part of what He laid on my heart!

In October, I will be doing CHOC Walk in the Park which is a fundraising 5K for the local children's hospital!

I am SO EXCITED!!! My dream is to one day be able to run a 5K. That has been stopped due to health limitations--but now I know that doesn't mean I can't WALK a 5K. :) I stumbled across the flier while getting a late night dinner at Chick-fil-a. I thought what I usually think, "That would be cool to do some year...maybe next year..." But I couldn't get it off my mind. The thought "Why not this year?" kept haunting me. So, as soon as I got home, I signed up! ;) (And then dragged my roommate and dad into the deal...!) This lines up with the heart God has given me for children with cancer and children with disabilities.

There's a part to this that involves YOU! The minimum donation to walk is $50 which I plan to personally donate. However, I would love to give more. SO if you would like to help me out, you can :)

My personal fundraising page is:

http://choc.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?px=1054199&pg=personal&fr_id=1040

Currently the goal is set at $200, but that is by no means the highest it can go. I am leaving the amount that comes in up to God. :)

Thank you for sharing in this step of my obedience--and the beginning of a new journey!