Who are you?
That is an extremely intimidating question. There isn’t a right or wrong answer, but what is the question really asking? Am I supposed to just tell you my name, age, where I come from and about what I do or study? Or is it deeper than that? Is what we do really who we are? What we are? Who we are?
I’m not particularly confident that I can even answer that question to the fullest. I mean, I know my name and my age, I know where I come from and where I have been. But have I really found who I am? What I am? I feel like that’s a big part of the reason my life has steered in this direction. In my heart I know that I am not only going to come face to face with our creator but I will be forced to look myself straight in the eyes, down into my soul and if I can manage to say anything, I will simply say “hello, my name is Carolina. It’s really amazing to finally meet you!”
I rest in comfort knowing that our Father knows exactly who we are, what we are, where we are going and when that will be. We are exactly who and how and what He always intended us to be. We are His children, we are loved and with him, we are perfect.
Yet, I am so far from perfect.
How did I get here?
Well, I have longed to venture on a mission trip for quite a long time but I could never muster up the courage or I always came up with an excuse, like money. It’s actually quite funny that I would use that as a copout and now I find myself trying to raise $16,285.00 and I hope I am not alone when feeling this ironic sense of humor! Right?!
Why am I doing this?
The World Race literally fell on my lap. Technically it came up on the computer screen that was on my lap but you get the idea! I’m sure like many of you, I got completely lost in the endless blogs and videos throughout the site and I completely fell in love. It sounded really corny, reading that men and women in my age range have a sense of adventure to find themselves and explore the world but it’s very true. And it’s a big part of the reason why I am doing this. I want to make a difference, I want to put a dent in this world, I want to impact this world with all that is me and I want to find exactly who “me” is!
When am I doing all of this?
World Race Answer:
It’s a process, of course. But I will be attending My World Race in July 2014, Route 3. But I think a more fitting and less obviously answer to this question is always. I am always doing this, I am always keeping my heart open for God, I am always listening and I am always trying to help. I am always searching for a better version of myself because I know there is always room for improvement. At least, I always try to be!
Personal Answer:
This all happened to me in May 2013. In December of 2012 I had graduated EMT school and in January 2013 I took my NREMT exams and became a Certified Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Florida. Just then, everything came to a halt. For months, I searched and searched for jobs in every nook and cranny but with no luck and no result. I found out that the job I currently held, I would lose in January 2014 and this is when I became extremely frustrated. My entire day focused on money (how insane is that!) and all I worried was about how I need a job and money for financial stability for my future but I never once thought to think about how this was and is all part of His plan. Then, The World Race popped up and here I am!
Where am I from?
I was born in Venezuela, Caracas. My family relocated in 1999 to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and again in 2001 to Orlando, Florida where we now all currently reside.
Who and what am I?
The simple answer:
My name is Carolina Sayago, I am 22 years old. I was born, baptized and raised Catholic until I found my relationship with Christ and declared myself a Christian at an early age. I guess I could tell you that I am an artist, at least I have the mind of one. I am a lifeguard, it’s what I do and I am an Emergency Medical Technician. I am an aunt, a sister, a daughter and a step mother (to an American Bulldog!) and a friend.
The complicated answer:
Work in progress, folks! The rest I am still trying to figure out!
