Relay Thoughts

"Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly."
Isaiah 58.8
On Friday May 2, during Relay for Life, darkness fell upon the wagon wheel that makes up the center of the new recreation complex. Dotted around the outside of the track, simple white paper bags stood resolute against the skyline. In the scope of the universe, the bags are diminuitive. Inside the bags, candles fell like hockey-pucks into sand. Yellow flame, gently extended into the bag, marked memories and hope. The flames marked life and love.
In the black night, over the hum of air compressors and slowly hushing conversation, light began to rise to meet the darkness. Luminaria candles reminded us of the hope God gives us in the face of cancer.
This year, at the new half-mile track at the new Seminole County recreation complex, so many people placed luminaria that the bags almost made it all the way around the track. Half a mile of remembrance and honor. Half a mile of hope.
Many of you remembered loved ones and friends. Many of you reached out to encourage survivors and caregivers.
We are reminded that nothing is impossible with God. We are reminded that there is always hope, especially when there is despair.
Thanks to everyone who made relay for life a success. The $3700 we raised makes a difference. Yet, standing together with God to heal the world is priceless and immeasurable.
In Christ's hope,MORGAN