Rance is FULL of emotion this week for many reasons. This is his last week of coaching cross country (gasp for breath!). Yes, hard to believe but the Lord solidified that before the season ever began this year. Not only that, Frank is a senior this year (gasp for breath again!) and that brings a whole new round of emotions. With yesterday being the last Monday XC practice, Rance was in tears. What a JOY it has been coaching. The spiritual things we have learned through the sport of XC and the constant contact with teenagers as well as their parents is something that has changed us, how we think, how we minister, and even how we will parent Jayden. What a privilege it has been and as hard as it seems that this chapter is closing - we both are confident in what the Lord is asking of us and preparing us for as a family!
We are praying that no matter what the results are at the State Championship 1A XC race on Saturday, that each runner finishes their race WELL!
Frank will be running his LAST XC race of high school...
And this bunch of gals will be competing as a team (NONE of which are seniors!)...
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
*1 Timothy 4:6-8*
What does it look like to FINISH well in this life as a Christian???
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