WE DID IT!!!!

To cap off this incredible weekend celebration, Jeremy, Bibi and Kiara officially completed the San Francisco Marathon in 3 hours 47 mi. Obviously didn't beat any records but what an incredible personal accomplishment it was! A little example of living a life that is not defined by physical shortcomings but enhanced by them. We read a sign that said: "Pain is temporary, victory is forever." And especially for Bibi, to whom pain is not temporary but a constant companion, victory was even sweeter. Through this crazy busy month of July, Bibi (who gave birth to Kiara just a short 3 months ago) was able to train some every week at night and did some cross training to avoid a recurrence of knee injury.
Jeremy, who for the past 6 months has gone from bacterial infection to flu, to bronchitis and back to infections, walked some nights with Bibi but that was the extent of it. During the race he pulled a tendon on his left knee and is still recovering.

Here we are crossing the finish line as a family. Brianna joined us for the last few steps of the race and was excited to "finish" with us. We were so overwhelmed with many different emotions and also incredibly thankful to God to let us accomplish this milestone, our first half, against all odds ...

In the evening after the race, the Pierson Clan and the Maycock's went to an Ethiopian Cafe to celebrate and recover. Here is Brianna chowing down injera, potatoes and veggies. She loves Ethiopian food. We're so proud of her for loving Ethnic food as much as we do too!

"Mommy, I want more potatoes, please"