Or not?
When the idea of the World Race was first put on the table for me, I really wanted to make sure it was a God-thing not just another harebrained idea of mine. So I laid it out, and prayed that if it wasn't right, the red flags and road blocks would present themselves and I would continue on with life per usual. To be honest, I was practically seeking out potential doors to slam in my face. What I am finding is quite the contrary! Nothing mind-blowing, but here and there, bit-by-bit, things are falling into place better than I could have ever hoped for.
The job I was terrified to quit—-They supported me from day one, and are not only allowing me to stay on until late June, but also want me involved in the hiring and training of my replacement. 
The required gear that I know nothing about—-People I didn't even know were into backpacking have offered advice, informed me of sales, helped me make decisions, and even offered their own gear up to me.
The stuff I didn't know what to do with—-Family and friends have generously offered to store and use all of my things while I am gone. The girl moving into my apartment is even going to buy some of it. Sa-weet!
The overwhelming amount of support needed—-After just one month of raising awareness, all of you have really rose to the occasion and I am almost at 50% of my total funding! It's not even just that the money is coming in, but how its coming that is so reassuring. Here are ways you've helped me so far:
- My Livery-family, (the Livery is a bar/restaurant I work/ed at) has made a big tip bucket in the back where some of them are putting in a few dollars every shift towards my trip. Others are giving their shifts to me so I can put that money straight into the Race.
- One of you designed and created t-shirts to give out in support of the Race.
- Several of you are generously sharing information about the Race with your own networks for extended support.
- A whole team of you helped me sell candles all over Wisconsin and Minnesota
- Family, friends, friends-of-friends, co-workers, old professors, and church members are donating more than I could have ever asked for or expected.
- And my prayer team? You are getting bigger all the time.
I feel the love guys! 
So even though I should be freaking out, I feel surprisngly calm. I'm definitely not coasting – with a budget on freeze and a lot of work and preparation ahead – but everything is starting to feel within reach.
"Now all glory be to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think" ~Ephesians 3:20
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