January 2015 routes are gearing up to head to Atlanta for Launch, the daunting to do lists, piles of things to pack and people to see are now dwindling down, but the pressure of what is happening feels like molasses running through my veins. There have been moments I truly feel like I can not breathe and other moments I feel so confident and assured that nothing could hold me back.
Reality is the World Race trip from the start is not an easy decision and through the process of getting to launch is not easy either and that is OK!
Hard was not really what I was looking for, especially at the end of my second mater’s degree, I was hoping for a fun job to float through and make a living… which is what I got! It did not suffice ( and after 2 master’s degrees and years at a competitive dancer… I don’t know why simplicity seemed fulfilling) I knew I needed change and as the years went by, my heart grew increasingly more unsettled.
My unsettled heart needs change and challenge… the world race before even leaving has filled my life with constant change and challenges, spiritually, environmentally, emotionally, etc…
I find myself days out finding a shimmer of relief from my molasses filled veins breathing in the beauty of my sweet home and town with the warm breeze after a few days of winter and the bright sun showing me the hope of this year. There are going to be days that are hard and as cold emotionally as these winter day when all you want to do is hide in you bed ( or sleeping bag). But, then the break comes to sweet strokes of warm breeze that flutter in your hair and remind you God is still here and has everything in control, he has purpose and plans for everything! (even my molasses filled veins!! )
I am also blown away by the generosity of love showered on me in the last weeks, when you live day to day in the relationships of your life it seems unnatural to express your fondness for that person. In the last weeks, the blessings, prayers, kind words, the hugs and kisses on the cheek have filled my cup! I am loved so very well and I have been blessed to have some incredible people in my life! I have also been pleased to have made so many new friends because of the race between my squad mates and supports that have come through other friends or family!
This process is tough but the priceless gems that come out of saying yes to the world race will never be match. This has so far been one of the most incredible things I have been apart of! Thank you Lord for ushering me through this!
