Hello friends,

Guess what?  I'm running the Chicago Marathon this year!  I know, shocker....and a half! :0)

The Lord put in my heart, a couple months ago, actually, that I need to start running.  I, of course, disobeyed because I kept thinking: "Lord, I am a big girl, who gets winded just running up the six steps to my apartment.  Surely you don't mean RUNNING.  Are you sure you're not asking me to take nice, leisurely walks in my spare time?"  -  Run, He kept saying.....

Well, recently at church, they showed a video about the Chicago Marathon and how Armitage Baptist Church was recruiting people to run with Team World Vision, who works to tackle the root causes of poverty by working with children, families, and their communities to provide things like clean water, health care, nutritious food, education, and economic opportunities.

I immediately knew that call was for me.  I am happy to report that I have officially registered this 'wreck' of a physical body for the Chicago Marathon, and I feel even more exciited about it because I run for a great cause.  I ask for your prayers, not just that I keep my trust and faith in God as I train for the race, but for the causes that the World Vision organization stands up for.

You can support my efforts through Team World Vision by making a one-time tax-deductible donation.

Oh! and please feel free to pass this on to others whom you think may be interested in helping me raise funds for this cause.

In Christ,

Julie Quintero