Korima

Caballo Blanco, who is the namesake of the race Gary is headed to, talked about Korima a term used by the Tarahumara.  It means roughly translated ‘what I have, you have’.   It is about sharing friendship. Today Gary and I are touched by what our friends and family have given us, in particular to realize this dream of Gary’s.  Encouragement, coaching, kind words and even some financial support.  Last night we ordered some equipment for the race using funds that Gary was given by people who believe in him and support his dream.  It was a humbling feeling, to buy lightweight bags and water bottles without trepidation and worry about where the money would come from.  To know that we have friends and family who are helping to get Gary to the race; no strings, no guilt.  The gifts help him  get to the race and say ‘We believe in you’. 

Today a neighbor kid came down.  He has been given a hard row and now he has gotten himself crossways with the law.  His dad sent to down to see us  in his truck with mismatched doors through a white-out, a snowstorm so intense you lose sense of speed and direction.

‘You’re driveway is getting a little drifted, I broke it out for you.’ He starts the conversation then adds ‘My dad wanted me to talk to you or your son.’

Our son has been crossways with the law too, although now, thank God, he has found strength to move forward.  His new life and our early Christmas dinner with him this year are truly prayers answered.

We talked with the kid, asked his dreams, told him of his strengths.  We talked about choices, about how life isn’t about not making mistakes but rather picking yourself up and learning form them so you don't repeat them.  We offered to come to court with him and gave him a few thoughts on how to prepare to meet with the judge.  We sent him home with encouragement and gingerbread cookies.

So my wish for you today that you have gifts like this, gifts of good friends who believe in you, gifts of family to love and love you back, and gifts of friends and neighbors who can benefit from your experiences and life.

May Korima be alive and well in your life too.