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I don't know how to start these things. I've typed a million first lines and deleted them all. I guess the first thing you could say about me is I'm indecisive. but, really, it's amazing I've made an eleven month commitment. I'm Ana and I'm 23 years old. I think I have to start out with mentioning that I have recently realized that I have been blessed with the most amazing family, friends and life experiences…funny how when the Lord tells me to leave all these things I finally realize how incredible they are. I could not have asked for a better mom and dad. They have loved and supported me through so many decisions, difficult times and celebrated the good ones with me. My little sister is one of my best friends. For being six years younger, it's crazy the kind of example she sets in how to love people and have fun with life. My mom's parents are pretty much a second set of parents for me. I don't remember a time when they haven't been around and I can't and don't want to imagine life without them. Sometimes I feel like it's unfair that I have been given so many people to do life with that genuinely care. That quote about not needing a certain number of friends but just a number of friends you can be certain of? I have those kinds of friends…and I am so thankful for that. I also have the best dog in the world. His name is Roscoe and he's one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I have a few different degrees (all from Liberty University) and the world race is going to help me finish up a seminary degree in Global Studies. I work with adults with intellectual disabilities and truly love what I do. I LOVE road trips and traveling, seeing new places and doing new things. I thrive on adventure, spontaneity and making sure I can look back on life with good stories. My planless days are spent on a long run, bike or hike with country music (and to be honest sometimes a good rap song) in the mountains of Virginia. My favorite thing about life right now is looking back on all the things that have happened to me that have made me joyful and all the things that I thought were life ruiners and seeing how God brought it all together to put me in this place where I am perfectly content and am in complete awe of His plan for my life. He truly brings good out of all things and His grace is something I am never going to comprehend. I am so excited and thankful for this opportunity and am ready to see what it is He is going to do. |
