Some of my teammates have mentioned that they on occasion catch me saying, "thanks for small favors" and have ribbed me about it at times. I guess it is an upbringing thing that was passed on to my sister, brother and me from our parents and grandmother. Simply put, it means I am thankful to God for the small things in life and from time to time the "small favors" 'afforded me when not expecting them. For instance, I didn't think I would be able to run from 9 p.m. til 3 a.m. with my team yesterday and was annoyed at myself a little thinking how I was letting them down. As it turned out I was able to complete my leg of the run, running from 12 midnight until 1;30 a..m. "Thank you for small favors"! The foot pain had eased enough to allow me to run without too much discomfort. I would have run anyway but I did so with much less grimacing.

I think about what we runners are doing as global ambassadors or global messengers and I am so thankful for the small favor of having been selected to the team of twenty. I think of the funds we raise and how it is making a difference in so many areas of the world, providing safe drinking water to those in need. I can assure you many of these people are also thanking God or someone for small favors. Perhaps a life was saved today because of ours and your efforts. I speak of your efforts in regards to making a donation to the cause via our blueplanetrun.org website. If not, do something to make a difference in your own community. You will also be surprised and thankful for the "small favors" that come your way.

I am still running with the Orange Team ( Sunil, Brynn and Sean and staff all-important driver person, Andy ). It has been bandied about that some of us will be switched to another team and so be it if that is the decision. Each day is a gift to be embraced and when small favors come my way I celebrate, usually by running. Go figure..!!?!!
We currently are in Frisco headed to Denver. A great night and early a.m. for running yesterday with meteor showers dancing all about in the Colorado high.
Thank you for small favors!

Peace and blessings to you and yours and remember our troops.
Lansing