It’s not how we start the race…but, rather, how we finish that counts.

Irene has an appointment at UCSF tomorrow (Monday) to evaluate the readiness of the Cimino Fistula.  In recent days the blood flow through the Fistula region has become more intense and appears to be functioning more efficiently.  As soon as UCSF gives the green light then the dialysis will use this entry point rather than the existing catheter in her chest.  The catheter at some point in the near future will be surgically removed.  Stay tuned ….

The Olympics are a joy to watch and they’re definitely inspiring.  The competition and determination of the human spirit is gloriously manifested in the global competition as well as the many personal stories that accompany the games.

And the GOAL OF LIFE, metaphorically, is to STRONGLY finish the race.  Irene is running the “race of life” STRONGLY and in such a way as to win the ultimate prize.  And what is that ultimate prize?

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14

Irene is remaining focused on the ultimate prize of life …. the author and finisher of her faith, Jesus Christ, who promises eternal life and Heaven where there is no pain, no suffering, no nausea and no chronic fatigue to battle, so, despite her daily challenges, she ….

…. runs with perseverance the race marked out ….
Hebrews 12:1b

…. and she’s still smiling on the long and arduous journey.

It’s not how we start the race …. but, rather, how we finish that counts.

Caminando con Fé

Dave