R.A.C.E Rome Sprint Triathlon 2011 - Team Ivey

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Heather said…
Oh Team Ivey, what I wouldn't have given to be there. To watch this amazing little adventure go from a dream, to an incredible, awe inspiring reality.

And Gwen, one day, I know that we will sit with our girls and we will have no logical explanation of why it is we found each other across the great divide, but we will marvel that we did and laugh and cry, and know that it was not by coincidence but merely God being anonymous and that we listened and heard His gentle whisper, despite overwhelming life circumstance, is a miracle that resides right alongside our little miracle girls.

Honestly, each quote that came up,quotes that are so absolutely near and dear to my heart, words that strengthened me during some of my darkest days, each quote I read,tears fell. Not tears of sadness but of joy, in the wonder of this day.

Miss Ivey, you ran your own race indeed and I cannot wait to see the rest of your beautiful journey unfold. Thank you for allowing me,allowing us, to tag along with you.
October 10, 2011 at 2:00 AM
Amy said…
Beautiful and amazing. Way to go Team Ivey!
October 10, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Anonymous said…
Gwen - I had a pot of soup cooking on the stove that boiled over all onto the floor when I was watching this! And I don't care at all!! This is easily the BEST and most amazing thing I will watch/see/hear about all week long - heck! probably all month!! I loved everything about it and am so proud of you and Ivey and the whole Team! Thanks so much for sharing :) :)
Love, Jill :)
October 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Hex said…
These pictures shared a million-gazillion words of joy and wisdom. Loved it. I would like my son to have the same thing one day. *touch my heart*
October 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM
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