Lake 2 Lake Relay

 I ran a race today..your name was on my shirt, I ran

not to win the race but simply because I can.

The course, though difficult, at times was made easier today

Because in my heart and in my mind I could see your face.







And when there was a moment I wasn't sure I could push through I would forget my discomfort and I would remember you.

You a giant, brave, strong and sure  

You an athlete, working striving simply to endure.

You a champion, a warrrior, and a hero

The things you have overcome I can never know.

I received a medal when the race was done,

"Finisher" was the title I had won.

  

 If you received a medal for finishing this day

and there was an inscription on it what would the inscription say?

Vision-Effort-Faith-Courage-Prayer

                These are the marks of a true "Finisher"

Thank you my friend for your inspiring acts,

It was a privilege to wear your name upon my back.

Jill Smith November 6, 2010