Last Friday night I had my World Race Benefit evening at Picchetti Winery. I raised over $4,000 in a little over three hours. While I am completely blown away by the goodness of God and how generous and loving my friends are, the day after I found myself frustrated. Now you may think I am the most ungrateful person in the world for feeling frustrated after raising more than a quarter of my funds needed to go on my upcoming missions journey. However, let me clarify. My initial reaction was complete shock. I had no idea I would receive this much support in one night. This shock turned to utter gratitude, which turned to a mix of humility and frustration. While I do feel humbled by the love and support I have received, I also feel somewhat frustrated that words and cards expressing my thanks cannot express the true gratitude I have in my heart. I am the type of person that likes to return favors and kindness that others have offered me. With over 60 people attending the event, and so many more supporting my upcoming journey in other various ways such as prayer, donations, and words of encouragement, there is no way possible that I can repay the love and support that I have been receiving these last few months. I just pray that in my upcoming journey I can shower someone, somewhere with a portion of the love and generosity that I myself have been given.
So to all of you who have prayed, donated, supported, encouraged, and so much more… from the bottom of my heart I thank you. May you be blessed beyond measure!
