A Journey of Faith - Jeff Grabosky

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Today is a bit of a break from the normal posts I throw up on here, but I had to honor a remarkable feat of athleticism, determination and strength by a friend and former co-worker of mine, Jeff Grabosky.  Jeff just completed a run across the United States......that's right, this man ran from Oceanside, CA to Smith Point, NY in 120 days.  He carried everything that he needed with him in a jogging stroller, his clothes, sleeping bag and tent, and every other item that he would need to get by.  Sometimes he camped in the middle of nowhere, or sometimes he was able to make it to a hotel for the night.  He ran through the weather, through the long stretches of lonely roads, up and over mountains and completed a journey that only 42 people before him had ever completed.  And why did Jeff do this?

To encourage prayer.  As simple as that.  I had the good fortune to get to know Jeff for a little while when we worked together a few years ago.  He is as down to earth as they come.  He enjoys all kinds of sports, drinking, having a good time, all the typical stuff that any guy in their 20s would enjoy.  Which makes his story all that more remarkable to me.  He simply made a decision that he was going to this, that he was going to move across this country and inspire people with his feet.  And everywhere he went, he made little connections along the way with people in towns and cities across the country.  He showed them that by simply putting one foot in front of another, people could see that with a little faith and heart, human beings are capable of great things.  You can read about Jeff's story and his journey at his website: http://jeffrunsamerica.com/. 

I am just happy to say that I know a man of his character.  Congratulations Jeff!