To my 5th & 6th graders-
I hope your Christmas breaks were great and I am sure you are ready for classes to resume. My training has been going great! I have been in Texas the last few weeks visiting family, friends, and having some running adventures.
I wanted to write you this letter to tell you a couple things regarding my race.
- 1) Over the past six weeks you all have been praying over me and my race. If my race does not go great it does not mean your prayers were not answered. Only that The Lord has different plans so do not be discouraged. I may win, I may finish last, I may not even finish - but I will run in such a manner that glorifies the Lord and that is the happy ending I would love.
- 2) It's ok to chase a dream. It's ok to openly go after something that has meaning in your life even if you fall short.
- 3) Your identity is not found in anything but Christ and if you fall short chasing your goals Jesus does not love you any less.
- 4) Go big or go home.
When I am running on Saturday I will certainly be thinking about you all and the amazing amount of support you have offered. I guess at the end of the day if I run in such a way that not only glorifies The Lord but inspires you too chase something, to go on adventure, and to be bold then I cannot ask for much more. Thanks for all you have done for me over the last month and a half, I couldn't have asked for anything more. I will see y'all on Monday so make sure you wear your PE shoes.
-Sincerely your PE teacher,
Mr. Pauley
