Two steps forward, and one step back

Well, last night as we were doing our usual Thusday prep for Friday art frenzy, the race planning really took a blow.  Let me just add that we had finished dinner and I was starting into the evening let down of emotions and stomach turning.  I got a phone call from the Knights of Columbus treasurer.  He said that they would not be able to insure the race.  The insurance carrier said that because it was on public land they couldn't cover the event.  My response, " Where else would it be?"  I can't think of any race I have ever run that has not been on public land.

I immediately felt worse.  I started to try to figure out all that I would now have to do to cover the let down.  Honestly, I wanted to climb right in to bed and just hide.  I said to my  husband that it is a set back, but we can still get this done. 

At mass this morning we had the story of the multiplication of the loaves and fish.  Father talked about how if he had been the boy he probably wouldn't have bothered.  His lunch wouldn't be much help to feed 5,000.  I got the message loud and clear.  Often our efforts seem as though they may make little difference.  And that is a fear I have for the race.  That we will race very little money for the Pregnancy Help Center.  However, our efforts will always pale in comparison to what God will do with them and the fruits they can produce. 

So, this is it .  I need to focus on the event happening.  Any money we raise will be great and excepted by those in need.  And this year to get the event off the ground will give us greater potental for next year.   I must look at it as laying down roots.