This late morning run was really difficult for me…It was hot. The sun was beating down on me. I was soooo tired. And as I was running, this poem was texted to me. I listened to it being read while stretching outside before I got water which I was “just dying for.” Let’s just say, more than a bit teary eyed as I was completely humbled, grateful and re-energized to be running for such a basic need for people.
If you didn't know, I'm doing something on October 16 that I said I would never do: a half marathon. I'm doing it to raise money through World Vision to being water to places where the water is too far away or contaminated. This is a big deal. Too many people (so many children) die because they don't have access to something that we take for granted every day (maybe hour...maybe minute) or our lives. Let's do something about it!
Dear water,
It was hard to get to you.
Waking up at dawn
Buckets on our heads
Donkeys loaded with jerrycans.
Miles we walked
In the scorching heat
To look for you.
Dear water,
At last you came.
Sweet water
Our backs are rested
The miles are no more
Diseases are gone.
For you are closer to us.
Dear water,
You are such a blessing.
It was hard to get to you.
Waking up at dawn
Buckets on our heads
Donkeys loaded with jerrycans.
Miles we walked
In the scorching heat
To look for you.
Dear water,
At last you came.
Sweet water
Our backs are rested
The miles are no more
Diseases are gone.
For you are closer to us.
Dear water,
You are such a blessing.
—written by school girls in Kenya
If your heart is touched by the voice of these precious children, please consider giving a small donation to bring easy, clean water to those in need. Below is the link to my team Team World Vision 2021 Kansas City Marathon fundraising page (along with a sweaty, teary pic of me).
Click here to help bring water to those who need it most.
