I joined the race in August.
I leave in January.
My deadline for total support is July 1, 2014.
That leaves me 9 months to raise $16,285.
Cause for panic? Anxiety? You betcha! There have been moments in the past 4 weeks when I have wondered if I will make the deadline. It's a lot of money to raise. Some of my squadmates have delayed to the next race to give themselves more time to gather support. Will that be me?
I know for a certainty that I am supposed to go on this mission in 2014. Everything about it feels right. God answered my prayer for peace about the decision to apply. He answered my prayer to move in my heart and cut the ties to my Portland possessions. (Even my car, the lovely Delia.) I feel the excitement build every time I am able to talk with someone else about this amazing way I get to be God's hands around the world to show people His love.
So as the anxiety begins to creep in, I just remember the certainty. This is the path. This is God's plan. Stop being anxious. Start trusting.
I have amazing squadmates who have some of the same concerns I do and they are completely vulnerable to and supportive of each other. I have amazing family and friends who ask how they can support me in this – whether through meeting the needs of my packing list or brainstorming fundraising events. Seriously, I love you guys.
I have been blessed in the last week as my fund went from $165 to $515 to $977. I have also been blessed by the gifts of a sleeping bag, quick-drying towel, and the promise of so many more tools that I need. Truly, I love you guys.
Thank you.
