Schaeffer Show Cattle: #PayItForward$1 I CAN CONQUER THE WORLD

.....Just not today :) Wow... Physically, emotionally, and mentally one of the hardest, most rewarding things I have EVER accomplished in my life. I want to start out by thanking The Big Man upstairs. My body has not felt good this week and I prayed a million times that He would just allow my knees and my stomach to hold up! And He did nothing short of that! I also thank Him for giving me the ability to complete such an awesome accomplishment in my life. The Mini was nothing short of Bucket List worthy :)
I started out stating my goal was 7 miles. As the week went on I told myself that I would not stop until I made it around the race track which would be more than 7 miles. I felt good today and made it to my goal, however stopping to take the opportunity to kiss the bricks! After the race track I took a short break to relieve my bladder and decided I still had it in me to continue the run.
At about 10.6 I hit the "wall." When your running in support for someone else and think about all the people supporting you, but also the events of the week that show you just how precious life is and reminds you to live to the fullest, you dig way down deeper than you can ever imagine and push through. I cried when I crossed the finish line (can't wait to see that pic) for many reasons. 1. I really didn't think I could take another step and I didn't know what I was going to do, 2. Lesley has been through far worse than I could ever imagine and still continues to fight, 3. I have such an awesome support group I really can't believe how great my life is, and the list goes on forever.
I RAN 13.1 MILES TODAY... ALL OF IT!!!!!! Some run that like it's nothing. I have never ran that in my life. It was one of the most amazing feelings. The encouragement from the town of Indy was incredible. I may need a double knee replacement in the next year, but hey life is worth that!
I continue to give thanks to all of the supporters of the past week for the #PayItForward$1 and Lesley. I received a message from Lesley's sister, Cory, last night saying they were cheering me on from the cancer center last night. And also heard from Lesley today watching the Mini. I have found today that we can accomplish great things with the trust in the Lord and the support from so many great people. I am thankful for your support for Lesley, but also thankful for the lesson you have taught me. Pay It Forward is one of the greatest feelings in the world and I encourage you to do the same.

Thanks to the supporters-

Matt Hines
Bailey Core
Chase Moore
Tracy Schaeffer
Liz King
Cassandra Curley
Lindsay Zicht
Cheyanne Allen
Dr. Michael Hardy
Jonathan Sparks
Brittaney Hamilton
Emily Adcock
Ruth Zicht
Phil Zicht
Tim Schaeffer
Deric King
Kaitlyn Lacey
Summer Pieper
Dustin Shannon
Jordan Kuhn
Erik Zicht
Jax Zicht
Bobby and Trena Bertsch
Dave Vansickle
Vansickle Cattle Co
Bo Teague
Scott, Beth, Cody, and Layne Sanders
Brian Clawson
Jake and Beth Hege
Haines Hallmark Gift Shop and Soda Fountain
Nate Tice
Dan, Ingrid, and Liam McCullough
Kim Blue
Kim Coudran
Karla Reed
Kayla Campbell
Ian McKenzie
Kate Wilcox
Shelly Monfort, Amber Stewart, and family
Dean, Kelly, Alli, and Cody Woodbury
Mike and Julie Wickersham
Jared boyert
Curt and Jessica Naylor
Kim Conn
Lisa Keener
Rosemary Johnson
Robin Hokey
Jordan Law
Nancy Kertz
Jim Kertz
Sindy Bachman

Hope I didn't forget anyone! You can either settle up with me personally or you can donate directly to Lesley's YouCaring account. The link is located below. If you have any questions feel free to message Tim on Twitter, Emily on Facebook, or email us at teschaeffer@gmail.com. If you missed the pledge time before the race, feel free to jump on board. It's never to late :)

Link: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/lesley-willis-medical-fund/171731

Emily Schaeffer