running...

So today, we had a very cool experience. let me give you some background....
In September, Riley teaches a class at a Bible College on Biblical Foundations of Leadership. He often gets to hang out with the students at lunch and at chapel. Of course, this year he had a lot to talk to about outside of class with our recent addition to the family! In these conversations both the RUN143 and a baby home start up in Durban that we are supporting came up. The students were super engaged in these conversations and that was that.
Fast forward to today...
We were blessed to have two of the students here at our home talking about an idea for a fundraiser that they had already pitched to the Bible College student body and faculty. So get this. It is amazing. In April (I think 8-10th), they are going to run 130 km in 3 days from Camrose to Red Deer. They already have about 20 people committed to running/walking. They are going to take pledges and sponsors with all monies raised going towards the Durban Baby Home!!! And just before this, they go on tour with their choir - apparently, they always choose somewhere to give  money donated to and the people in charge chose this project.
It is exciting to hear that these students are passionate and initiated this on their own & that they have a heart for God and to serve & love orphans half way around the world... And it is exciting to be a part of it in some small way as an encourager and prayer support! I will let you know more details as they emerge...

have a happy monday!
Blessings, Candra