I’ve sat down numerous times with the intent of updating my blog, but the words always fail me…so here goes another attempt…
As of lately I have celebrated my birthday. It baffles me that I’m only 23…seems like this past year has been much longer that it was. I had a good, relaxing birthday including a massage, reading a good book at a coffee shop, and spending time with my family. It’s crazy to think that I’ll be somewhere in Asia for my birthday next year!
I have finished with my internship and school. Grad school has come and gone! I’m going to miss the women I worked with at my internship, but I am thrilled to be done with school. I now have my Masters in Social Work =) So what else would one do with this degree other than leave the country for a year?!? haha Graduation is on the 16th and then I will leave the 22nd for Training Camp!
I was able to spend a day in Chattanooga last week, visiting my church family there and some of my friends. I always feel refreshed and encouraged after spending time with these individuals. I love being able to carry on meaningful conversations about everything under the sun. It hit me halfway through the day though, I’m about to say goodbye. I’m about to pack up and leave for a year. Not a few weeks or months…but for a year. Life has been such a whirlwind for so long now that I really haven’t had time to process exactly what going on the World Race means for me and my life. I went through the rest of the day and night with that in the back of my mind. Time is precious and I want to cherish every moment I have with the people I love. I can’t say what will happen a year from now or what all God has planned for me, but I know that it’s big and I know that change is coming. Please don’t misunderstand me on this…I do not doubt that God has called me to the World Race and I am excited to go! It’s just a lot to process. I’ve always liked change, I just hate goodbyes.
As far as financial support things are moving right along! I have been amazed and humbled as funds have come in. I have had multiple large donations of $1,000 and have been on the verge of tears many times. God is faithful. He told me not worry about the money, that He would provide. Some of my supporters are my closest friends while others are family friends and acquaintances. Some I don’t even know! Talk about a humbling experience when you realize how much others are willing to sacrifice for you to go…
As of right now, I have $6,387!!! I need to raise $15,000 for the entire year and need $8,500 of that before I leave.
