Tuesday, July 22, 2008

You Have Not Because You Ask Not

I was pretty disappointed yesterday when I learned that Parker didn't meet the age requirement for the Dewey Beach Triathlon. I emailed the event coordinator, but didn't really think they'd make an exception. I was wrong. They emailed today and gave Parker permission to race.

Here's the amazing thing. I immediately went to register him because the event was selling out fast! They take 1000 registrations and there were less than 10 spots left. It sold out a few minutes later!

We were so fired up we went out and biked 4 miles and ran 2 miles. Dewey Beach here we come! Going to be a huge challenge. But it will meet the physical challenge component of the discipleship covenant we signed.

4 Comments:

At July 22, 2008 10:26 PM, Blogger Jason Hayes said...

Dude, that is awesome! So excited for you guys. I'm doing my first triathlon this Saturday. Should be interesting!

 
At July 22, 2008 10:57 PM, Blogger David Simon said...

How cool! I love all the things you are doing with Parker. You are better men than I...a triathlon...wow!

 
At July 25, 2008 9:37 AM, Blogger Chris Wood said...

Mark,
I have a 9 year-old daughter. Am thinking about a similar Covenant with her as you and Parker. It would be great if you would blog about Your Covenant with Parker and how/why/what form it has taken. Or you could simply send me an email.
Thanks,
Chris Wood
Kingston, GA

 
At July 25, 2008 9:38 AM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Trying to find a window to do that. I really want to share that...

Mark

 

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