Unless you were born under a rock recently, you know about “The Challenge.”  Yeah…that challenge.

The one appropriately called The Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS.

Well…Jo & I took part in that challenge on Monday evening. It was in response to someone whom we simply could not refuse…OUR GRANDSON. I mean…come one! How in the world can grandparents turn down the challenge from their one and only grandson? It came about because his aunt Tami challenged him.

I haven’t said much about the ALS challenge at all. Publicly or privately. I do not personally (to my knowledge) know anyone who has ALS. I know of some who have had relatives. I know of Chuck Wedemeyer. Chuck and his wife were committed followers of Jesus.

I know ALS is an ugly disease. I also know there is so much more to learn about it. I have some concerns about the origin of stem cells used in research. But honestly, I know so little about it I can’t really make a fair judgment. I read this article that brought some things into focus a little better. I guess. I do hope they find a cure for this devastating disease.

So in our challenge we did something different. It is not much different from what others have done. We took the challenge. We challenged our youth pastor’s kids and his wife. (He had already been challenged by several others). Maybe Nancy (who filmed it) will comment and leave her link for the video.

Our donation will be made to two places. One is an organization I believe strongly in (and am on the board): New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center in Spencer, IN. The other is American Indian Christian Mission in Show Low, AZ. A friend of mine is involved in it. They both believe in life…as do I.

Have you taken the challenge? What are your thoughts?