About three weeks ago, I found myself back in Cambodia. It was a bittersweet feeling as this was where I spent my last month on my race with K Squad. We were tired and ready to come home, exhausted from what we had been through and what we had learned about ourselves. This time around, however, going back to Cambodia was a new experience.
I flew there to meet up with T Squadd for their month 8 debrief. They were worn out and dragging their feet a bit, not unexpected after 8 months on the Race. This did not keep them from soaking up everything we (squad leaders/staff) had to offer. They didn’t want to stop; they were just running on empty. So for a few days in Cambodia, we laughed and cried and shared what God has been doing in all of our lives. We debriefed each of the teams, had worship sessions and teachings, and met with the racers one-on-one.
It was incredible to see how much this squad has changed. They now walk around with such confidence, in who they are and what they have experienced. They have seen things most people have not, and they have done things most people only dream about. They were not the only ones that were different though.
Instead of needing encouragement and rest, I was able to offer it. Instead of struggling to lead a team, I was standing before a whole squad. It is amazing to me when I think about where I was when I started this journey, and where I am now. By simply saying yes to God, He has transformed my life and brought me to a place that I never thought possible.
But now we fast forward and I am back stateside, sitting at a teacher’s desk during my break, wondering what God is up to next. For the past two years I have been traveling the world doing exactly what I love to do, and now that world is colliding with another. Was I really just in Cambodia a few weeks ago? My life on the race seems so distant at times from life here. Yet as I try to figure out this contrast of cultures and wondering where I fit in it all, I will just keep moving forward. I don’t know exactly what is ahead of me, but I do know that I will be in the States until November, when I fly back out to Malaysia for T Squad’s final debrief. That will be it, the final chapter on this race. Until then, I will continue to support them, pray for them, and love them from right here. I will juggle my life in America with ministry overseas, and all of life’s lessons in between.
I still need your help though, as I have one more flight ahead of me to get to T Squad’s final debrief. I know that my time with them and the World Race is not quite over yet, and you can help me finish this thing out by donating to my support account. I have two weeks to reach this goal, but I know that it is very possible with your help and prayers!
