What is the World Race?
Some of you may find yourselves at this blog because you are my friends and family…or maybe you just heard about my name through a business card or random flyer. Either way, I would love to tell you about my upcoming journey with The World Race.
This December I will graduate from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. I always thought that I would move to a big city and find a job somewhere along the lines of social work. God, however, had other plans. He has recently introduced me to an amazing mission trip called The World Race. It is a christian mission trip where as a part of a team, I will spend 11 months in 11 different countries. The countries include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Cambodia, India, Thailand, Nepal, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Malaysia. Throughout this time we will spread the love and truth of Jesus Christ to people and villages who might otherwise never have the opportunity to hear it. Through self discovery, passion, heartbreak, tears, triumph and just plain love; we will learn what it really means to live a life of less and live out God's word and truth. We could be teaching English, building schools and churches, helping with various things villages need or spend the day praying for the local people.
God calls us to be disciples of all nations, and there are so many ways to be a disciple for the Lord. I truly believe this is the way He has called me.
In order to go on this amazing journey He has set before me, I need to raise approximately 15,500 dollars. I truly believe that where God calls, He provides. It is my hope that you will be a part of this journey with me. Even just a five dollar donation would mean the world to me.
To support me, you can click the support me link on the left hand side of this site and there will be instructions provided.
Thank you all so much for you time. All prayers and support are greatly, greatly appreciated!boys name.
I love laughing until it actually hurts.
I'm obsessed with movies.
I read quotes like it's my job.
I love JESUS.
I am stubborn. so so stubborn.
I am independent.
I am a book worm. and kind of a nerd.
I have a soft spot for Africa.
However, I've never been to Africa.
I really hate dirt. and spiders. and SNAKES.
I can be extremely opinionated.
I say the word awesome way too much.
I have a lot to say, but I'm better at writing it out.
This trip is going to completely rework who I am.
And I am totally okay with that.
I love babies.
I have blue eyes.
I dont like the wordsmoist or ointment. EW.
I love the things kids say.
I am terrified to leave my family and friends for a year.
But I am so excited to go.
I am a SPARTAN of Michigan State University.
I will always be a Spartan at heart.
I'm majoring in Sociology.
I love people. People. People. People.
How they think, who they are, why they do what they do.
I love art. Yet I am not artistic.
I want God to break me down this year…recreate me.
I want to give my life for Him.
I want to know what that really even means!
Graffiti is totally my thing.
Music speaks from my soul better than I can.
God is going to do amazing things with my life.
I fell off track for a long time.
God helped me and lead me back home.
I have a GIANT family. Some blood, some not. yet FAMILY all the same.
I have incredible love and support.
I am blessed.
I get ridiculously cranky when I'm tired. Like woah, watch out.
I'm like a baby, give me a full stomach and I need a nap within ten minutes.
The World Race scares the crap out of me.
The World Race thrills the crap out of me.
I finally feel like I am where I'm supposed to be.
I love toast with Ranch on it.
I love Ranch.
I love the sound of sneakers squeaking on a basketball court.
I love the sound of a buzzer signaling the start of a game.
I hate the feeling of flour or baby powder on my hands or feet.
I sing. A lot. Every day. All day.
Country music makes my heart happy.
i LOVE big cities.
i LOVE country bonfires.
I like mud-bogging. And four wheeling.
My family has a cabin in the U.P. with no running water and no electricity.
I LOVE IT.
I have the best parents in the world.
I have hilarious siblings.
I get grumpy sometimes when I dont get my way,
Im working on it.
I like to pretend I like to run, I dont.
I studied abroad in Greece. and it was amazing.
I spent a semester in New Orleans. and it was empowering.
I'm known as "the hurricane."
My life is crazy and chaotic….but I wouldnt change it.
I don't know what I want as a career yet.
I dont even know if I want a typical career.
I have been in love with traveling since I could talk.
I want to see the world.
I want to change a life.
God has not forgotten me.
Despite what I sometimes think.
Some of you may find yourselves at this blog because you are my friends and family…or maybe you just heard about my name through a business card or random flyer. Either way, I would love to tell you about my upcoming journey with The World Race.
This December I will graduate from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. I always thought that I would move to a big city and find a job somewhere along the lines of social work. God, however, had other plans. He has recently introduced me to an amazing mission trip called The World Race. It is a christian mission trip where as a part of a team, I will spend 11 months in 11 different countries. The countries include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Cambodia, India, Thailand, Nepal, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Malaysia. Throughout this time we will spread the love and truth of Jesus Christ to people and villages who might otherwise never have the opportunity to hear it. Through self discovery, passion, heartbreak, tears, triumph and just plain love; we will learn what it really means to live a life of less and live out God's word and truth. We could be teaching English, building schools and churches, helping with various things villages need or spend the day praying for the local people.
God calls us to be disciples of all nations, and there are so many ways to be a disciple for the Lord. I truly believe this is the way He has called me.
In order to go on this amazing journey He has set before me, I need to raise approximately 15,500 dollars. I truly believe that where God calls, He provides. It is my hope that you will be a part of this journey with me. Even just a five dollar donation would mean the world to me.
To support me, you can click the support me link on the left hand side of this site and there will be instructions provided.
Thank you all so much for you time. All prayers and support are greatly, greatly appreciated!
And here is a little more personal information about me and who I am.
My name is Brette. Yep,
Brette…like theI love laughing until it actually hurts.
I'm obsessed with movies.
I read quotes like it's my job.
I love JESUS.
I am stubborn. so so stubborn.
I am independent.
I am a book worm. and kind of a nerd.
I have a soft spot for Africa.
However, I've never been to Africa.
I really hate dirt. and spiders. and SNAKES.
I can be extremely opinionated.
I say the word awesome way too much.
I have a lot to say, but I'm better at writing it out.
This trip is going to completely rework who I am.
I love babies.
I have blue eyes.
I dont like the words
I love the things kids say.
I am terrified to leave my family and friends for a year.
But I am so excited to go.
I am a SPARTAN of Michigan State University.
I will always be a Spartan at heart.
I'm majoring in Sociology.
I love people. People. People. People.
How they think, who they are, why they do what they do.
I love art. Yet I am not artistic.
I want God to break me down this year…recreate me.
I want to give my life for Him.
I want to know what that really even means!
Graffiti is totally my thing.
Music speaks from my soul better than I can.
God is going to do amazing things with my life.
I fell off track for a long time.
God helped me and lead me back home.
I have a GIANT family. Some blood, some not. yet FAMILY all the same.
I have incredible love and support.
I am blessed.
I get ridiculously cranky when I'm tired. Like woah, watch out.
I'm like a baby, give me a full stomach and I need a nap within ten minutes.
The World Race scares the crap out of me.
The World Race thrills the crap out of me.
I finally feel like I am where I'm supposed to be.
I love toast with Ranch on it.
I love Ranch.
I love the sound of sneakers squeaking on a basketball court.
I love the sound of a buzzer signaling the start of a game.
I hate the feeling of flour or baby powder on my hands or feet.
I sing. A lot. Every day. All day.
Country music makes my heart happy.
i LOVE big cities.
i LOVE country bonfires.
I like mud-bogging. And four wheeling.
My family has a cabin in the U.P. with no running water and no electricity.
I LOVE IT.
I have the best parents in the world.
I have hilarious siblings.
I get grumpy sometimes when I dont get my way,
Im working on it.
I like to pretend I like to run, I dont.
I studied abroad in Greece. and it was amazing.
I spent a semester in New Orleans. and it was empowering.
I'm known as "the hurricane."
My life is crazy and chaotic….but I wouldnt change it.
I don't know what I want as a career yet.
I have been in love with traveling since I could talk.
I want to see the world.
I want to change a life.
God has not forgotten me.
I'm not sure exactly what I want in this moment or what I am going to get.
But GOD does. So hello World Race, Here I come!
