Rich at the half way mark
Those legs made it all the way around Table Mountain
Celebration at the end!
As Rich ran around Table Mountain that day, many runners asked him who Sarah Hope was. He explained to them that it was his daughter. During one of these conversations Rich felt led to share a bit more of the story. The runner was also a Christian and wanted to pray for Rich. We met him and his wife at the end of the race and that week they came to our home and prayed with and for us and Sarah Hope. We were so touched by their care and concern for a family they did not know. And they continued to be in touch with us after the birth as well.
After the race, we hosted a birthday dinner for Rich. It was such fun. Friends of ours who were at the dinner wrote a letter to Sarah Hope:
"Dear Sarah Hope
Last night was your dad's healthy (vegan) birthday party. Your mommy was absolutely glowing and she was so radiant. Her tummy had grown and she could now feel you move. Your dad had just completed the Table Mountain Challenge (a very long run up and down the mountain) just for you. His arms were covered in your name.
You were his motivator and you gave him the courage he needed. What speaks to me so clearly as I woke up the next morning is this: you, Sarah Hope, have been celebrated, loved and treasured for each day. Your fighting spirit, your determination and strength are remarkable.
Your parents have been on a serious journey with you, but through it all their unwavering faith, grace and supernatural joy has been a testimony to two incredible individuals and to their genuine love for Christ.
Sarah Hope, thank you for everything you are teaching us. We really do love you and your family immensely.
Much love
Aunty Katie and Uncle Pete"
