Jim is running the Flying Pig (1/2 Pig ) Marathon today. He is running 12 miles, and is going to "Put a packet of chocolate flavored goo in his mouth at the top of the hill in Mt. Adams" When we laughed he said "Well what would you put in your mouth at the top of the hill" I replied "A gun?" Of course the boys and I giggled. Way to show support. We are committing to nightly exercise and supporting Jim more. Next year he wants to run the full 26 miles.Oy.
Karen
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The 2009 Haiti Group
CCM + Brian Taylor
Marathon Man
Jim Did 26 miles!
Cross at Camp Kirkwood
Wood doesn't reflect light, does it?
Boys Kirkwood Retreat
Alex,Jim, Merrill, Tanner and Travis by the lake
The Uncommon Man
An American Creed
I Do Not Choose to Be a Common Man
It is my right to be uncommon—if I can.
I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.
I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.”
By Dean Alfange
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| From FAME Haiti October 2008 |
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