Happy 4th of July from none other than Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic!
To give you a brief update, I have safely landed in Santo Domingo as of yesterday evening! YES, it’s blazing hot. And YES…I already love it here.
I had almost forgotten why I love being in countries where I am so thankful for a fan and a cold shower to wash away my dirty, sweaty grime. There is a simplicity to life here that I absolutely adore and could stand to be reminded of from time to time. The most amazing thing is to watch these new World Racers’ faces as they see a chicken on a busy intersection for the first time or a man walking in the middle of the road selling plastic toys. It brings me back to my first experience of what life is like in most of the world.
Half of the P Squad is currently here, and the other half will be here tomorrow. I am so excited for all of us to be re-united again and know without a shadow of the doubt that God has huge things in store for us this year! This first week is called “Launch” where we will be doing more intensive training for the year ahead. At the end of the week, part of the squad will head to Haiti and the others will remain here. As for me, I will be spending most of these first two months in Haiti. My role is to love on and push these Racers to go farther than they think is possible.
At the end of August, we will all jump on a plane for Ireland where we will join up with the rest of the World Racers that are currently on the mission field as well as many World Race alumni for a mini “reunion” of sorts. We’re calling it, “The Awakening,” and will spend five days growing as a body through worship and teaching by some of the World Race fathers.
For the months of September and October, our squad will be in different places in eastern Europe. I will continue to travel from team to team and after this time will head back to the States. The squad will continue on to southern Africa and will end in Asia. I will visit them at two different points throughout the rest of the year! It’s going to FLY by, and I hardly know what to expect at this point other than to continue trusting in God to get me from moment to moment!
PLEASE be praying for us as we come to mind! Pray for:
– our health.
– our unity.
– our strength.
– wisdom.
– the rest of our support. (I currently need around $3,000!)
– and whatever else comes to mind!
Thanks for your support! Sending my love to each of you!!!
