We got Thanksgiving day started early by running a "Run Against Hunger" 5 K (3.1 miles). We had a blast, and also met an old friend from PUC days, Naomi Roman, and her boyfriend. It was great to have Brianna, Ken & Gloria cheering us on at the finish line! Our time was 30 min, an average of about a 10 min mile. We also got interviewed for the
Fresno Bee article (click here) about the race and the charity that puts it on.
Then for lunch we volunteered at the
Visalia Rescue Mission. Bibi's task was to serve mashed potatoes and gravy, while Jeremy and Brianna helped with dessert and other miscellaneous tasks. We hope to involve Brianna in as many service type activities as possible so she grows up loving to bless others in our community.
Here are Daddy and Bri ready to get to work...
Bibi's team in action...
The tables were all set up outside and we served about 75 people a Thanksgiving lunch between 1-2pm. Lunch consisted of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, dinner rolls and butter and different kinds of pie for dessert. The Rescue Mission is a great ministry! They serve 3 meals a day every day of the year. They are a true blessing to the community.
Bibi's team in action...
2 comments:
Great Run Guys! We're glad you liked it! Your Thanksgiving dinner looked nice!
So proud of you guys doing the race - great time as well! Nice Fresno Bee article as well! Such a neat experience to have Brianna learing about service at such a young age - you are great parents - giving her many opportunities to learn be the hands and feet of Christ. God Bless you!!!
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