In Memory of Dee...

In Memory of Dee Isaacson, my sister, September 26, 1964—April 27, 2016

My sister, Dee, lost her battle with bone cancer at her home on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 2:30 PM. Her life consisted of abundant cheesecake-type relationships, rich and filling. Dee focused on loving God, His people (Matthew 22:37-39), and her need for forgiveness of sins for eternal life with God only through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:14-21). 

Dee maintained her optimism, sense of humor and strong faith in Jesus Christ through the end. She epitomized Running on Faith, fully trusting God with all aspects of her earthly and eternal life. She recognized each step and breath, whether healthy or sick, as God’s gift of an opportunity to love and to serve.

   
God enabled us to grow-up in a family and community that hinged on faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I fondly recall Mom sitting on the dining room floor with Dee and me teaching us to sing, “Jesus Loves Me.” Mom also taught us to read from a Children’s Bible as well as numerous books of Bible stories we received from relatives, neighbors, and teachers. I last visited Dee Monday night, April 25th, saying goodbye with a strong firm hug then gently rubbing her back. Yes, we love you Dee!

Revised from the original version written December 28, 2015

I am learned a great deal about Running on Faith from watching my sister Dee battle breast cancer, followed by bone cancer.

One of the thrills in athletics is pushing yourself beyond previously known limits and watching others do the same. This includes beyond the point of what we previously believed as the point of absolute physical and emotional exhaustion, the point of physical collapse.

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was Dad and Dee: Christmas 2005.

not made out of things which are visible." (Hebrews 11:1–3, NASB95) The Greek word for hope, elpizō, is “to be confident and reasonably expectant of a future event.”

Dee could not compete in sports due to challenges with her knees, yet she strongly encouraged myself, other athletes and championship teams. Additionally, she truly inspired me in her courageous and faithful battle with cancer. She initially defeated breast cancer from February 2014 thru September 2014. Last July bone cancer chose to challenge her. 

 The week of Christmas she entered ICU for the second time in two weeks, this time for two or three days before transferring to PCU (Preferential Care). Dee continued her upbeat attitude as her faith remained founded on the solid rock of Christ's words (Matthew 7:24-27). 

“Trust in the Lord with all Your Heart…”

The hospital released her on Thursday afternoon. She and her smile joined us at my mom's. We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Day. She continued running an amazing race on amazing faith. By March 2016, she was able to once again able to offer a little help with sheep chores.

Left: “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” John 10:27 Wyatt with his sheep (Febr. 2016), Tornado and Twister. Amazingly, even baby lambs recognize and respond to their shepherd’s voice.

Right: Brian and Dee five weeks before the initial cancer discovery and diagnosis.

As an example of her faith, I never heard Dee complain or ask, "Why me?"

  
Yes, she faced previous hardships including losing a son and our dad 10 weeks apart in 2006. She kept her faith and hope rooted in Christ. 

Dee’s iron-will for victory over bone cancer illuminated her faith in Christ along with her love of her husband, Brian, and son Wyatt.  

These types of athletic performances often result in the athlete receiving headlines, their picture in the paper, their name in every major paper around the world, and perhaps appearing on ESPN’s Sports Center. Not so with most cancer patients. 

Dee your battle with cancer epitomized Running on Faith, pushing yourself far beyond previously known limits. You inspired me, your friends, family and many whom you have never met.

  
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart…”

Faith and Trust: 

1. Do you place full faith in Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of your sins? (John 3:14-21)
2. Do you fully Trust God in all of live? (Proverbs 3:5-7)
3. Loving others, desiring God’s best for them, as much as you love yourself. This includes strongly desiring others knowing Jesus Christ as savior (Matthew 22:39).
4. Do you worry about things out of your control? (Mt 6:27)  “Worry is contrary to God.” ~ Martin Luther
5. Do you seek the God’s kingdom above all else? (Matthew 6:33)
6. Do you place your faith, trust, and hope in God or man and government?  
1. “It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man. It is  better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in  princes.” (Psalm 118:8-9) 

Keep Running on Faith!

Rick E. Meyer

Running on Faith Ministry, Inc.

	The hospital released her on Thursday after-

Bitter Cancer vs. Sweet Gospel

The bitterness of cancer, my dad and sister both died of cancer and yesterday an uncle was diagnosed with lung cancer, reminds me of the sweetness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Despite this awful disease, our hope remains in eternal life with God through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins for all who believe. (John 3:14-18)

Memorial Day 2016

Let us Always Remember the great sacrifice of our Veterans for Freedom and Liberation.

I vividly recall the free flowing tears of an ~85 yr old WWII Vet sitting on the front row of the first American Legion program I spoke at in 2004. My eyes also began leaking. He fought at Kasserine Pass in North Africa; once standing beside General George S. Patton. His later battles included places such as Sicily and Normandy.

Sixty years later he continued shedding tears over the sacrifice of those who did not return and the lifetime of nightmares of those who did return. I met him only once, yet his face, stories, and tears remain vivid in my mind's eye.

How well written is the Thank You note of our lives for the ultimate gift of their lives?

Power of Goals

Twenty years ago, May 25, 1996, I drove to Gaylord (KS) to run a moderate 16-mile training run to complete the first 100 mile week in preparation for the New York City Marathon in November.


I ran the first 10 miles north, west and south of Gaylord averaging 5:40 to 5:50 pace. With 6M to go, I headed east on Hwy 9, turning south at Hager's.

Two miles later, as I passed the end of the sidewalk at our old farm, I clicked my watch split, 11:02. Out of nowhere, I instantly recalled setting a goal in 1982 to run that 2M stretch in 11:02--about 30 seconds faster than my 2 mile PR at the time. We left the farm in 1983.

I never did put that goal in writing!

I made a U-turn and was so excited about hitting and remembering that goal that I stepped-up the pace a little for the next 2 miles, running miles 14 thru 15 in 9:37.

I then recalled my excitement in jr. high when I first ran that 2M stretch without stopping. :) Whatever your goals, keep plugging away!

After the run, I showered at Aunt Charlene's in Smith Center. Then went to Brian and Dee Meyer Isaacson's wedding.



Running on Faith Ministry
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All Things in Christ...

Are You Truly Eager To Do All Things In Christ…? (Philippians 4:13)

The race begins in roughly an hour; runners scurry to packet pick-up, to a port-a-potty, and back to their vehicle before running a few warm-up miles. Several wear shirts, jewelry, and various other modes of communicating, “I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

Christian runners, other athletes, and those with amazing dreams, goals, or overwhelming challenges eagerly recite this made for race-day, motivational one-liner straight from the Bible.

However, do we diligently seek to understand, internalize and apply Paul’s entire letter to the church at Philippi in consideration of the context, proper interpretation, and several correlative applications?

Initially, consider these rhetorical questions:

· What thoughts does this scripture generate in your mind?

· Do you place greater focus and emphasis on number one or number two?

1. “I can do all things,” otherwise stated, “to have power…”

2. “in Christ.”

How do we define in Christ?

Paul’s ability to do all things requires him being in Christ. Paul defines this position in Philippians 1:1 where he identifies Timothy and himself as “bond-servants of Christ Jesus.” Simeon (Lk 2:22), James (James 1:1), Simon Peter (2 Peter 1:1), and Jude (Jude 1:1) also identify as bond-servants.

Bond-servants obediently serve their masters, recognizing their livelihood and purpose originate from their master. Paul obediently and joyfully served Christ Jesus, recognizing that his purpose, physical life, and eternal life originate from his master, Jesus Christ.

Because Paul lives as a bond-servant in Christ, he diligently seeks God’s will and obedience to the Lord Jesus in everything (Col 3:17). Consequently, God provides Paul with the fruit of the Spirit, “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-26), enabling him to endure all things in alignment with God’s will.

Therefore, Paul is joyful, prayerful, and grateful in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) as evidenced throughout his letter to the church in Philippi including Ph. 4:11-13.

“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to

get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have

learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all

things in Him who strengthens me.”

Paul endures all circumstances because of his position as a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, placing him in Christ.

Let’s review a few of the all things Paul endured after his conversion to Christianity (Acts 9)?

Paul and Barnabas began their first missionary journey in response to the Holy Spirit’s directives (Acts 13:2). This expedition included visiting Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lycaonia, and Lystra (Acts 14:1-19). Paul and Baranabas shared the gospel of Jesus Christ despite opposition from disbelieving Jews in every city. In Lystra, the opposing Jews who followed Paul and Barnabas won over the crowds to stone Paul.

After the stoning, the angry Jews lugged Paul outside the city leaving him for dead. Paul eventually stood up, then traveled onto Derbe where he continued making many disciples of Jesus Christ (Acts 14:21). Paul received God’s power to survive the stoning and continue preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ because in Christ he sought and obeyed God’s will.

Comparatively, a reflection of Stephen’s death from stoning in Acts 7 and James’ death by a sword, Acts 12:2, remind us that obeying God, living in Christ, fails to guarantee physical prosperity or survival. Rather, God always achieves His will through His infinite wisdom regardless of our understanding or approval (c.f. Romans 9)

During the second missionary journey, the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Jesus (Acts 16:6, 7) prevent Paul, Silas, and Timothy from speaking in Asia and going to Bithynia as they desired. This reminds us that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” rests upon Paul, or any believer, being in Christ as a bond-servant which necessarily includes pursuing God’s will instead of man’s desires or man’s attempts of self-actualization.

Do you diligently and obediently seek God’s guidance for His will in your family, profession, friendships, community, and running?

Dr. Charles Baylis, professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary, adds “God’s guidance is being in His will which is to be “in Christ,” that is, to glorify Him in all cases, giving His mercy to others. It is not nebulous voices, circumstances, etc., as that is the same as superstition. It is only through the Scriptures that one receives guidance, and that guidance is to walk with God.”

While at Troas during the second missionary journey, Paul receives a vision from a man from Macedonia (Acts 16:9-12). Immediately, Paul, Luke, Silas and Timothy sail from Troas to Macedonia. Luke reveals that he accompanies them because as the author of Acts he switches from “they” to “we.” Despite this east to west-northwest voyage in the opposite direction of prevailing winds, they complete this trip in two days. Comparatively, the return trip in the same direction as the prevailing winds takes five days.

· When considering the comparison of both the time of travel and the travel direction in relation to the prevailing wind, how do these factors reveal God's power (i.e. being in Christ)?

Are You A Bond-Servant Of Christ? 

Are you willing to live in Christ, fully submitting yourself as a bondservant of Christ Jesus?

1. How do you currently live “in Christ”?

2. Mature Christians confess their need to pray more as bond-servants of Christ. Are you willing to spend more time in prayer? Solitude time in prayer is certainly needed, yet you can also pray while “on the go.”

3. How will you increase your serving Christ in your profession?

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· You may view a Bible study on Philippians 4:13 on my blog post originally published July 7, 2015.

Honored and grateful for the opportunity to share a couple of ideas to improve your speed with the DFW running community.

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/running/2016/05/16/guest-blogger-rick-meyer-two-tips-improve-speed

Who Are You Encouraging?

"Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11   1 Thess 5:14

After running in the rain this morning I followed a hunch / prompting at Starbucks to encourage a random stranger studying the Bible. I am only sharing this incident due to a hunch / prompting. It's all God!

A few minutes later he approached saying with full gratitude how timely, needed, and affirming the comments were for him. I do not know any additional details and quite likely will never see him again. It's all God!

It scares me how easily I nearly justify avoiding these brief impromptu opportunities to serve God. Especially when I have not yet had my coffee! lol

Are you tuned in and ready for God to use you to offer a few impromptu words of encouragement (or a helping hand) to one of His people?

Simple "Service Projects" surround us each day. Serving God often occurs a few encouraging words/actions at a time over the course of a day, week, month, year and lifetime.

Who will God place in your path throughout this day?

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil." Proverbs 3:5–7

Why did God design us with the need to eat?

The completion of our long run immediately transitions to growling stomachs and discussions of where to meet for breakfast. Sports’ nutritionists emphasize the necessity of refueling our nutrient and energy depleted bodies within thirty minutes of a workout. We exchange our wet, sweaty shirts for the comfort of a dry, warm shirt before a quick drive to the chosen restaurant.

Restoring our physical and 

emotional nutrition following a 

long run with good friends, food, 

conversation and laughter.

Upon our arrival, the host leads us to an appropriate table. The server, Susie, collects our beverage orders. “Water, in your biggest glass, and a bucket of coffee please.” These post-run beverages quench our desiccated mouths and throats.

Susie later delivers our various orders consisting of bacon, sausage, eggs, extra syrup with a side of pancakes or French toast, and potatoes. The food’s aroma instigates mouth-watering anticipation. We pause to pray before devouring our breakfast.

Do you enjoy eating with friends and family? Eating is fun! Mouth-watering food initiates change that everyone welcomes. The aroma delights our nose and enlivens the anticipatory tastes buds. Our stomachs slowly fill with each bite of nutrient replenishing food, a necessity for our continued optimal performance. The conversation and laughter energizes our hearts and minds.

Most agree on the significance and necessity of physical nutrition after long runs or workouts. In fact, the first century provides an example of five thousand men, (along with perhaps 5,000 women and children), walking while pursuing the leader and pacesetter, Jesus, on the northeast side of the Sea of Galilee (John 6).

Dr. Larry Waters, my friend and 

Professor of Bible Exposition 

at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), 

offers guidance and encouragement 

for Running on Faith Ministry.

Interestingly, the Jews referred to this body of water as Lake of Gennesaret. The Romans called it Tiberius after the western shore city with the namesake of Emperor Tiberius (42 B.C.–A.D. 37) built by Herod Antipas who ruled for 43 years. The final stretch of this walk included a tough uphill finish as they left the shores containing a hot mineral springs, world famous for healing,[1] to climb up a mountain.

This quest offered no t-shirts, medals, trophies or prize money. Jesus knows the participants gathering to hear him teach are hungry. Since no restaurants, grocery stores or convenient stores were available, Jesus thanks God the Father for the five barley loaves and two fish brought by a young child. Each of the approximate 10,000 people pursuing Him then miraculously eat as much bread and fish as they desire.

The following day on the other side of the sea Jesus responds to the crowds, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. “Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal (John 6:26–27).”

I cherish opportunities to discuss God, 

Ministry and Running with Dr. Chuck Swindoll. 

Why did God design us with the need for nutrition through eating?
Perhaps God created humans with the need for physical food because physical nutrition helps us better understand our need for spiritual nutrition. Many types of food provide the essential nutrients for our physical life. Conversely, Jesus offers the bread of eternal life only through belief in Him. Belief in Jesus is the singular source of an eternal relationship with God through the forgiveness of our sins.

Additionally, since the beginning of time, meals represent relationships. An invitation to a meal in biblical times represented acceptance and hospitality. Yes, eating affects relationships. 

Discussing training plans and 

drinking coffee while waiting 

for our food after a long run.

History’s first recorded meal occurred in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the forbidden tree of the knowledge of good and evil, blatantly disobeying God. Their disobedience instantly ruptured man’s relationship with God. Yet trust in Jesus, God’s Son and bread of life, will reestablish man’s relationship with God.

Visiting about Running on Faith Ministry 

with 1984 and 1988 Olympian Joaquim Cruz. 

(December 2015)  

He was the 1984 Olympic Champion at 800 meters, 

setting the Olympic Record against one of history’s 

greatest field of 800 meter competitors. 

Joaquim Cruz is one of only five in the 

world to ever run under 1:42.00 in the 800 meters.

As we gather around a restaurant table to eat after running, let us give thanks for the physical food, our relationships with fellow runners and Jesus who provides the bread of life for an eternal relationship with God.

Bread of Life Scriptures:

John 6:33 “For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.”

John 6:35 “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.’”

John 6:48 “I am the bread of life.”

John 6:51 “I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.”

Benefits of Knowing Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life:

1. Eternal Salvation and an eternal relationship with God that begins upon belief in and full dependence on Jesus Christ.

2. Loving God with all of your heart, mind and soul (Mt. 22:37)

3. Loving others, desiring God’s best for them, as much as you love yourself. This includes strongly desiring others knowing Jesus Christ as savior (Matthew 22:39).

4. Having the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), which includes:

5. Inner Joy and Peace regardless of life’s circumstances

6. Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness

7. Gentleness and Self Control

8. These result in better people skills and less worry while training, in races, at work, in the community, at home and church.

9. Improved odds of better physical and emotional health. God does not promise prosperity or good health on earth, only eternally in heaven.

 Application & Ponderings:

1. Recognize each person’s need for the bread of life found in Christ. (Romans 3:23)

2. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the only savior, receiving and accepting forgiveness of your sins. (John 14:6)

3. Salvation is a gift from God. We, mankind, cannot do anything to earn salvation and an eternal relationship with God. (Eph 2:8-9)

4. What long-term affect does poor diet on your health, energy level, performance and emotional state?

5. What spiritual junk food do consume? 

6. Do you place your hope in the world or in Christ? 

7. Do your thoughts and communication reflect Christ?

8. Read and study the Bible regularly. Consider starting with the gospel of John (New Testament).

9. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (Galatians 5:16-18). 

 Running on Faith Ministry

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[1] (Radmacher, Allen and House 1999, 1327)

Effective Leadership Requires Humility

Effective leadership requires humility (James 1:9; 1 Pt 5:6). A leader with a humble heart demonstrates a discerning, hearing heart[1] as illustrated by Solomon’s request upon becoming king of Israel (1 Kings 3:8). 

The person with a discerning and hearing heart submits to and obeys the indwelling Holy Spirit residing in believers in Jesus Christ (Rom 8:11, 15:13). The Holy Spirit provides specific and general guidance with the humble leader through various modes such as promptings, circumstances, and other people.

Pride, arrogance, greed (2 Tim 3:1–5), complacency, and fruit of the flesh (Gal 5:19–21) contradict God. Leaders who demonstrate these qualities possess inaccurate hearing and discernment. 

These self-centered attributes increase leaders’ desires to speak instead of Christo-centrically listening to God and humans, as well as accurately evaluating messages within their proper contexts.

The heart humble before Christ (1 Pt 5:6) fully pursues God, who releases everything, in all dimensions, congruent with His will (Mt 6:33). Acknowledging and praising Christ, who possesses the entirety of creation and eternity, assures that one’s heart remains in Him (Lk 12:34).

Love-derived praise and obedience to Christ directs the synchronous leading of those whom God assigns to the leader to guide (Mt 22:37–40). The leader’s effectiveness highly correlates with receiving and activating the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22–23). 

The antithesis of effective leadership is the fruit of the flesh (Gal 5:19–21), leading others to darkness (Prov. 1:8–19) instead of to the light of Christ.   

Background

The person with prudence seeks the proper context of messages to assure accurate discernment. Social media posts reflect microcosms of leadership and society, including the inaccurate responses because of improperly defining the context. 

For example, social media posters highly criticized the blank facial expression of Eli Manning, the younger brother of Denver Bronco’s quarterback Peyton Manning, following Denver’s touchdown near the end of Super Bowl 50. 

The criticizers accused Eli of being jealous of Peyton, since a Denver win would enable Peyton to match Eli’s two Super Bowl victories as quarterback of the New York Giants.[2]

Yet Eli said people misread him; he was wondering only whether Denver should go for the two-point conversion. The criticism and conviction arose from arrogance, pride, and complacency preventing viewers and listeners from considering all factors to attain the situation’s full context.

Humility-derived submission, obedience, acknowledgement and praise of Jesus Christ directs one’s relationships with those whom God assigns us through His word and His will. 

Effective leadership requires humility, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to synchronously lead and serve God’s people with effective listening, discernment and seeking the proper context to always serve and glorify God. 

Therefore, the effective leader—individually and within the organization—creates and encourages a culture of humility before God. The effective knows the purpose of hearing and obeying is to serve and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.

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[1] Thomas L. Constable, “1 Kings,” ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 494.

[2] O'Leary, Daniel. Eli on Super Bowl face: I was thinking about going for two MSN Sports.

February 09, 2016. http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl (accessed February 09, 2016).

How Do You Avoid False Assumptions?

Last October I rode from the MSP airport to the Twin Cities Marathon's host hotel with several other runners. One, who for many years greeted the winners at Boston, told of an instance when a runner's sore foot led to discovering a nutrient deficiency affecting their kidney (I believe).

Similarly, this morning I visited with a former D-I weight coach who told of someone whose weak right hip-flexor resulted in problems with their left Achilles.

These examples remind me the cause of pain (incl. life challenges) often differs from the source of the pain.

Would you agree with Teddy Roosevelt (paraphrase), one usually benefits in life by asking questions instead of making presumptive statements?

Avoid false assumptions. Inquisitively consider as many factors as possible, searching to see the whole picture.

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Dee, Faith and Bone Cancer

I am learning a great deal about Running on Faith from watching my sister, Dee, battle bone cancer.

One of the thrills in athletics is pushing yourself beyond previously known limits and watching others do the same. This includes beyond what we previously believed as the line of physical and emotional exhaustion and resulting collapse.

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible." (Hebrews 11:1–3, NASB95)

Dee could not compete in sports due to challenges with her knees. Despite this she has and does remain a strong encourager to myself along with other atlhetes and teams she follows.

However, I am truly inspired in watching her battle cancer. She first successfully defeated breast cancer from February 2014 thru September 2014. Last July bone cancer chose to challenge her.

Last week she entered ICU for the second time in two weeks, this time for two or three days before transferring to PCU (Perferential Care). Her attitude remains upbeat while her faith remains founded on the solid rock of Christ's words (Matthew 7:24-27).

The hospital released her on Thursday afternoon. She and her smile joined us at my mom's on Christmas Day. She is running an amazing race.

I have not once heard Dee complain or ask, "Why me?"

Yes, she has faced previous hardships including losing a son and our dad 10 weeks apart in 2006. Her faith and hope remain in Christ.

She possesses an iron will to win this battle with bone cancer, her son Wyatt provides extra incentive.

These types of athletic performances often result in the athlete receiving headlines and their picture in the newspaper as well as sometimes their name in every major paper around the world. Not so with most cancer patients.

Dee your battle with cancer epitomizes Running on Faith, pushing yourself far beyond previously known limits. You inspire me, your friends, family and many whom you have never met.

Keep fighting! Continue trusting God through Christ, focusing on "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction not seen."

We love you, Dee !I

See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve God's Will through Christ!

Rick E. Meyer

Running on Faith Ministry, Inc.

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