This weekend we had our 4th annual "Dave's Day" event, held at our local school. This day was envisioned by some friends in our community over 4 years ago and has been held annually to honor Dave while raising money to help our community school and our church missions. Dave was very active in our church missions, and it has been so wonderful to raise money to help causes so near and dear to his heart. As an educator and parent, the half of the money that goes to the school is awesome as well.
The first year it was really hard to participate. The event centers around basketball, Dave's favorite sport, and the one he coached for so many years. The first year just going into the gym to see the kids participating in the clinics, and all the coaches in the league and his former players helping out - well - was just too overwhelming. I could barely catch my breath and certainly could not contain the tears. Over the past few years it has gotten easier. This year wasn't too bad. A few moments, but overall I was able to hold it together. It is still overwhelming tho when I see all the people who are working so we can carry on work in his name.
One of my favorite Praise Team songs is "Lifesong" by Casting Crowns. "To reach a world in need, to be your hands and feet". This song was played at Dave's funeral service. I still can't hear it without crying. But it means so much that so many people are helping us "reach the world in need" and helping Dave's "Lifesong" still sing!!!!
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