Why I am doing this walk, is one simple answer. To support my sister in Christ and to support other women who are and have gone through the same thing. I have never been physically touched by cancer but I have seen what it can do to someone else, several people in fact. The awesome and wonderful thing is the example that has been set by Kristina and her family. I know that Kristina has said to look to Christ and not to her because without Him she would not have the strength to be able to do the things that she has. I am blessed to know her and through all this see the miracle of prayer and the way God uses a trial to work in those that He has called to be His examples. Press on Kristina, press on! Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ forever and ever AMEN~

In His Love,

Jackie M

I’m doing this for several reasons.  First, I’ve known for the past nine years that Kristina is someone I never wanted to be without.  So I’ll go wherever she goes and she really wants to be there on Saturday.  Secondly, I’ve seen a lot of people (myself included) whine over insignificant “problems” in their lives and then watched Kristina just refuse to quit marching on in spite of her circumstances.  It’s the most inspiring thing I’ve seen in my 34 years and I want to honor that by my presence.  Thirdly, I know that Kristina is fulfilling her call to be salt and light to a dying world.  What most people don’t realize is that she was doing that before cancer became part of our lives.  She has always been that way.  She has put others before herself over and over again and is always concerned about the souls of those loved ones around her and even those she doesn’t know. 

In short, Kristina loves people like I wish I loved them.  I am inspired by her in every way.  I want to be more like her as she strives to become more like Christ.  It is an enormous blessing to me that God has chosen to let me be a little closer to her than anyone else.  It’s the greatest earthly blessing God has given me.  So nothing short of God calling me home could keep me away from that Making Strides walk this Saturday.  

Why am I walking? Well when Kristina was diagnosed with Breast Cancer I needed to do something. That sounds selfish, but I know that everything that is happening and has happened is in God's perfect will and plan because Kristina is a child of God and serves Him through her life. I felt the desire to help, and since I can't just make it all better.....I started to look at ways to help. (besides making food...lol) My Mom's church participates in a walk for cancer, so I started doing some research and I found the Making Strides for Breast Cancer site. I knew that I wanted to walk and start a team. I prayed about it and started the process. I had no idea it would turn into something this big! When you give something to God, He will make it glorify Him and I'm so thankful for that. I pray that no one can mistake that God is in control of our lives, and Kristina's life - because THAT is the motivation. I trust that we will be honored to bless many people through this opportunity from God. I hope that one of our dollars earned will find that cure! Thank you Kristina for being a servant.

Kae