I'm Alive!!!!
I survived training camp 🙂 I've never been camping, I've only hiked 3 times in my life, and BOOM.
I made it!
I made it!
(My squad of 65-ish)
Let me start by saying I can't tell you every detail because the staff of AIM wants to keep most of the details under wraps to preserve the experience for future racers. But I WILL share pictures…
(My war paint before camp, all ready to go!)
(Yep, K Squad RULES!)
AND I CAN ALSO TELL YOU THIS:
I gained 65 new family members in a matter of days, and maybe a couple pounds;)
I slept an average of 4-5 hours a night, sometimes 2-3 of broken sleep :/
(One of the ONLY times it was not pouring rain. This is is new home)
I ate oxtail, and dried fish among many other things….yummy!
I asked God for a download of Joy & ended up laughing the hardest I've ever laughed… over nothing….. for 45 minutes! Don't ask unless you are prepared to receive!
(Taccoa Falls, GA)
I saw 4+ healing miracles, including my friend who I rode with, Alex Burdett, check out his blog!
(www.alexburdett.theworldrace.org)
My faith was increased by 100%
I sweated more that week than I ever have in my life!
I missed my bed, but knew the experience was WAY worth it
I realized: I should probably hike around with my pack on, I'm not in the shape I thought I was
(our hike to the falls)
I tested exficio under garments……..they work:)
I wished I wouldve brought: ziplock bags, a couple dryer sheets, and a small body spray.
Worship was insanely freeing, and I decided to never bind my worship again. I dont care what others think. I'm not worshiping them, I'm worshiping my God, who deserves my everything.
Everyday I was excited to see how God would show up.
(above is a picture of just one way He continued to bless us, beautiful view!)
I woke up every morning with new expectations, and learned to drop them at the beginning of the day.
I made awesome additions to my family. This girl blessed my heart so much. This is my sister Veronica Bourdon…….
double fisting communion haha!
I am truly blessed to have this community. We gathered together to take communion before we parted ways. I love the unity!
and finally………
(drumroll please!!!))
My Awesome Team of 6!
Team Consuming Fire:
(from left to right: Erin Fritz, Heith Daniels, Me, Emily Hartman, Morgan Willett, Hannah Coulter, Brian Barnett)
