The WWFL

The Wilenchik 5K Walk for Life was held last Saturday in Schertz. We were excited about the forecast temperature for the event -- the overnight low was supposed to be about 60, which meant that around 7:00 AM, it should be just about right for the walk. I don't know how we missed the part about high winds in the forecast, but we did. Let's just put it this way -- I don't know if we've seen the wind blow like that in San Antonio. And to make matters worse, none of us had taken heavy jackets on the trip. What were we thinking in the middle of winter?

Anyway, there was rain in the forecast also, but I had been told that the walk was going to go on -- rain or shine. And it did. We have still not heard the official count yet, but there had to be about three hundred participants there. I had a twelve minute talk prepared, but after seeing how cold and restless everyone was during Dr. Thompson's short welcome, I decided that there was no way I was going to ask them to be still and listen for even ten more minutes. So I tucked my notes inside my jacket. I had already asked God if He didn't want me to use them, to somehow let me know. He would have to give me the words. The wind was whipping so hard that I would not have been able to hold both my notes and the mic anyway.

The wind did give me a nice introduction. I told them that being from West Texas, we felt right at home. I don't even remember much of what I said, just that I really have been blessed by God and the people at CTRC. I pray that God will receive all the glory.

The 5K walk sure felt like a long way! Man, it seemed like a mile! Seriously, the walk was a little over a mile and a half up one side of the main street and then back. It worked out pretty nicely, because the first half we walked against the wind, and the second half the wind pushed us from behind. By the time we finished, we were not cold any more. But the amazing thing was that only ten minutes after the last walkers finished, it started pouring down cold rain. How awesome is that?!

Anyway, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Helen's sister and niece joined the four of us, and it was a real blessing to be able to participate. And it was a real honor and privilege to be asked to speak.

I will let you all know how much money was raised when we find out. Thanks for your prayers and support.

God Bless