Today, I spent all day at the beach with two of my lovely team mates, Melissa and Julia. We got breakfast, went fishing, and sprawled out in the sand. I felt this intense urge to go out in the water, so I did. The waves were at my feet, then at my hips. I could feel the power of the water as it ebbed and flowed around my body.
I struggled to stay standing. The waves shook my body, I lost my footing many times. Sometimes I fell in the water and fell victim to the sea. I struggled to stand up.
I stayed in because I love the feeling of the water. But honestly, it was exhausting. At this point, I could hear the voice of the Lord whispering to me.
Watch and see what I teach you.
At that moment, my team mate Melissa got into the water with me. The waves battered both of us, and at times it was difficult to stand, but we found that if we could hold on to each other, we were able to stay up way better.
I realized in that moment that this is what the Race is all about. We are better together.
Today was amazing, but to get to today, we had a whole week of really hard work that was at times emotionally and spiritually exhausting. It felt like wave after wave of pressure washed over me. I was overwhelmed, I was exhausted, and I was battered by life.
But I didn’t have to do it alone. I have a team of 5 other amazing women holding me up to keep me from falling. This Race is not meant to be travelled alone. It only works when we lean on eachother, and lean into God together. 
