What am I doing? This is a question I ask myself pretty much everyday! Most people my age dream of what they’re going to do after graduation, or what they’re going to do this weekend. But my dream is one that is not my own, but one that God has put in my heart. (Cheesy I know, but it’s true) I remember the first time I went on a mission trip when I was 17. I went to Mexico to an orphanage. I was challenged in ways I could never imagine. It was then that God started to birth a dream inside of me. I knew I was called to an extraordinary life. A life that would require much sacrifice and a faith that would be tested and questioned but in the end is unwavering.
I would have never imagined this life for myself, nor would I have chosen it. That’s how I know it is from God. I have always done short term trips just waiting and preparing for the day God would lead me to a full time mission.
After running into a world race squad while in Thailand I couldn’t shake what I knew God was calling me to do. My first reaction when God told me to apply was no! What? Why? Mostly because it’s not what I was picturing when I dreamed about becoming a missionary. I wanted to go to one place and stay there. That would be great! That would also be comfortable. I think that’s what God wants to strip me of. And this, the world race, is definitely something that will put me in situations that are very uncomfortable!
After getting accepted I was immediately overwhelmed and yet totally at peace. Raising $17,000 giving up my career, leaving my family, my dog, are all things that should freak me out but I know that it is all in God’s hands.
I’m so excited for this part of the journey! I am in the preparation phase! And that means so are you! It is going to take a team of people to send me on the race! And I want you to be a part of my team! If you would like to give in any way, even $5 really does make a difference, you can click on the donate link on this blog post. You can give monthly or just a one time gift. If I had 61 people give just $25 monthly starting in October and ending in August I would be fully funded!
I will keep you all updated on my progress and on needs. Thank you for being a part of my journey, and if you made it to the end thanks for dealing with my spastic way of writing!
