Run for Anna: Very Quiet

Running for Anna

On December 12, 2010 our family was devastated by the loss of my niece, Anna Rogotzke, on her fourth birthday, to a rare cancer called Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. On December 4, 2011, I ran in the California International Marathon to raise money for the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, a leader in the fight against sarcomas. This blog is created to update those interested in my journey and progress as I train for this event and events thereafter.

....And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, ² fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³ Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:1-3)

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Very Quiet

Remember when I posted this picture back in June? This is the Reno-Stead airport where the National Championship Air Races are held. I run by here practically every run. It's about 1 mile from our house. This past week, the air has been humming with the planes warming up and practicing. You can feel the excitement in the air. We look forward to this event every year. My husband BBQ's about 20 tri-tips for one of the fundraising dinners at his church (which is almost on the airport grounds). Sometimes, we drive out in the hills and watch the Thunderbirds or Snow Birds or Blue Angels perform. It's truly spectacular.

Then, yesterday, this happened:

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One of the racing planes crashed. This has happened before. Unfortunately, this is the first time that spectators were involved. 9 dead so far. The buzz of the planes and the roar of the fans are silenced.

I had mapped out a different route this morning to avoid the traffic at the races. No traffic, and nothing but eery quiet as I ran by the airport.

I pray for the injured and for the families of those whose lives were lost.