Aug. 9th, Thursday

I did not run today due to a very busy schedule but I wanted to celebrate the lives of our 2 running angels.  2 years ago today they were taken from us way too early but they truly lived while they were here! 

I know that they are watching over me and definitely helping me when I struggle on my runs.  They are very busy keeping Derek so positive and motivated on his road to recovery.  I can't express how they are missed by their families and by their CCHS family as well!  We miss them but will always remember the light they gave to everyone in their lifetime!

I am a huge fan of the band Rush and they have a song that reminds me of both Amanda & Natalie whenever I hear it.  It is called "Afterimage" and the words that really hit me are in the chorus "I feel the way you would, try to believe but you know it's no good, this is something that just can't be understood" and "I learned your love for life, I feel the way that you would, I feel your presence, I remember".  I always feel them pushing me, pulling me, & kicking me in butt to keep going on my longer tougher runs!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw_FnEr1i1w

We may never know the reason for what happened on 8/9/10, but we can always honor the memory of both Natalie & Amanda and we can always see the incredible strength, determination, and persistence of the human spirit.  He is definitely one of my heroes and one of my biggest sources of inspiration!

One last photo to show the great sense of humor these wonderful ladies were always exhibiting when they were with their friends!  We will always miss you and you will always & forever be remembered!

These two are going to get me to 2012 & hopefully 2112!  Thanks girls for your support!