the World Race is officially over… but the weirdest thing is… life still goes on.
My first day officially done with the World Race felt almost like any other day on the Race. It all started with sharing a short testimony at church (and having my mom translate for me) and then tagging along with a couple ladies who were visiting a children’s home right here in Chiang Mai (my current home). It was a really cool reminder that all that I experienced this past year on the Race was real life. … that all the things we learned and did don’t stop being a part of our lives just because the Race is over. I’m still just as much a part of the body of Christ (His hands, feet, eyes, ears..) as I was before and I have to be just as ready to speak, to act and to love as before.
(My mom and I checking out the garden planted by the children at Baan Ruam Jai, Chiang Mai, Thailand)
I think one of the major hurdles for this next season will be letting go of expectations.. not only the ones I have for the future.. but also letting go of the expectations that I think others may be placing on me. My squad leader, John wrote a really good blog that echoes the sentiments that a lot of us have had about entering back into our social circles at home.
Thank you all for journeying with me these last 11 months.
Thank you for your prayers
for your support
for your emails
for your comments
for your encouragement
for your love.
