Today I received my first blog update from my brother, Callan, who left yesterday to travel to Ireland to begin his world race journey. I know what you’re thinking…”Ireland?? Well that’s not very 3rd world!” But don’t worry, there is PLENTY to be done there and it’s not like they are living it up in some posh hotel. They’re in their tents for the first month(check out the “tent village” they got going in Irealnd). I think this is a GREAT first month location and set up! They are still roughing it in their tents, but in a somewhat nice environment to get be able to focus on getting to know one another and transisiton from the states.
When people have asked me what advice I had given him before I left, I said…”well, nothing really.” Because this is HIS journey and even though I can explain the emotions and feeling I went through each month,they will be COMPLETELY different than what he will experience. He will have his own pain, struggles, and triumphs.
I have REALLY enjoyed getting to spend time with Callan and my other younger brother, Benjamin this summer. We have all been home for an “extended” period of time for the first time in over 7 years (since I left for college). I am EXTREMELY proud of both of them. Callan just graduated from Texas A&M(WHOOP!) with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was accepted to UT law but is deferring for a year to go on this crazy journey we call the World Race. Ben leaves next week to head to Nashville where he will attend Vanderbilt. Lots of changes going on right now but they are all VERY exciting. I cant wait to see how the Lord will mold and change them this next year as they both embark on a new phase in their lives.
To keep up with Callan’s journey over the next year, click here to go to his webpage. On the left hand side, click on “Update Alerts.” If you put in your email address, you will receive an email when ever Callan posts a blog or video.
Me & Callan Callan, Me, and Ben
