I have F.O.M.O: a fear of missing out. When life at home starts getting exciting again I question if it is worth leaving behind. I feel like I'll miss out on too much, but; without fail, disappointment sets in when the initial excitement of a new development fades, when people don't deliver, when plans fall through. I'm brought back down from my high on life, and know that the time is now to live a life that I desire and find fulfilling. I want the world to feel like my home. I want to establish relationships with people on every continent. I want to see how God is working in His people in every part of the globe. I want to wake up not knowing exactly what He has planned for me, but knowing that it will involve immense love, beauty, trust, faith, adventure, and every ounce of good that He has created in me. Now, that is a life worth living! An opportunity, such as this, must be greater than anything I'll be missing out on back home.
That's not to say that I won't miss my family and friends. I absolutely will. I miss people when I saw them just the day before or even hours prior. I miss people all the time. I hate goodbyes; however, I don't avoid them. I prolong them. I'm known to give what seems like never-ending hugs. If I love you, I'll keep you with me as long as I can :p Needless to say, I am anticipating bouts of homesickness, Skype dates a plenty, postcard exchanges, and the occasional cry fest. Teammates beware: parting at the end of the race is most likely not going to be my strong suit. With all that being said, God is going to use every longing to be home, comfortable, and in the company of my friends and family to strengthen me and teach me to depend on Him. I look forward to becoming more of the woman He has called me to be.
Finally, I can assure you that I would have F.O.M.O. about the World Race if I were to stay home and not participate. I would rather find out what is on the other end and miss what I already know about home.
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….Less than 60 days till training camp!
