Being squad leader you learn to not unpack… These past 4 months I have been traveling throughout each country on a weekly routine visiting the wonderful teams of z-squad. I have to say that I like Eastern European travel much better than African travel… Don't get me wrong, I got where I needed to go in Mozambique and Swaziland, but I'm ok if I never ever ever have to ever ever repeat that 38 hour African bus ride…
I wasn't quite sure what to expect of Eastern Europe… Which was nice since they tell you at training camp to leave all your expectations behind. But I have to admit that I have been pleasantly surprised at how much I have enjoyed it here. The people have been so hospitable and kind, welcoming us into their homes with freshly baked pastries, hungry to hear our testimonies and share theirs, and open to hearing about the love of Jesus.
It's hard to believe that I am in the last week of month 7 in Serbia… I think the best way to describe this month is through pictures…
Carrying and chopping lots and lots of wood
Toaster or space heater? Both! This is a dual purpose machine! Also one of the only heating devices where team 220 was staying. So we would sit inside wearing all our winter clothes trying not to freeze while watching our breath. Im definitely a Florida girl! Thank the Lord the weather has warmed up!
I was so blessed to have the opportunity to play worship in the park for 3 days while the Sound of Strength girls did outreach. So cool how music opens so many doors.
Almost as good as Anna Maria Island sunsets… Key word… Almost…
Zorna is the most precious miracle baby… She was born prematurely with multiple illnesses but through the power of prayer she was completely healed and now is perfectly healthy at 20 months old.
House prayer
Most of the time on the world race you don't exactly understand why you're doing something, but you just smile, nod, and do what's asked of you… This is us smashing chairs with different forms of weapons to break the plastic off them.
I got a tatoo! I promise mom and dad I won't get any more!
In the least cheesiest way… Well actually I kinda like cheesy… I feel like I got engaged to Jesus with my tattoo. I love that I have the word beloved (in my sissy's handwriting) on my ring finger. I love that I have walked deeper into my true identity of Christ's beloved this year. It has been such a cool journey.
For my engagement present Jesus took me fishing… He loves me so well! Words can't express how much I miss the water and having a fishing pole in my hands
And this was my monster catch
One of the most random days on the race so far… On our way to go fishing we were brought to a Romanian military camp where they have uncovered Romanian ancient ruins. We crawled through a tunnel to an underground crypt.
This has been such an incredible journey! I absolutely love the world race. I love that I get to travel and see the work God is doing in and through z-squad! Next month we have 6 teams in 5 different countries… So I'll be traveling the Ukraine, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria. I feel so spoiled and blessed to be living out of a backpack for 11 months!
