good day my family and friends!
i am pretty (fill in the blank) right now.
i am not sure how to describe how i feel.
as of today, march 19th, i am
facts for the day:
72% funded!
>>>praise God for His provision!
>>>thank you everyone for being so supportive!
scorpions are freaking me out.
>>>i shouldn't look up animal facts and where they live anymore. and just be prepared to open my eyes wide, clear out my airway and scream out in fright of all sorts of things that move and come near my way.
>>>i am ok with whatever the creature is, or so i think, but i must first get over my initial reaction of what i see that is not normal.
it snowed. but the snow is all melted in my yard.
milk with crushed ice is nice.
this past couple of weeks has been a little exhausting, but this weekend i was able to get back into my normal happy self and feel better about going on the world race.
i have been feeling needed in every which direction and pulled by different people. it was honestly making me start to resent people. which was making me nervous for going on the world race and being "trapped" with these people for 11 months!
i was watching a family for a week, babysitting, nannying, tutoring, visiting with friends, running errands, doing the whole school business and just plain old worn out. which i really didn't mind saying yes to these things and helping people out. don't get me wrong, i really enjoy people and am around them 98% of my days. i just didn't have my routine and alone time when needed. a lot of "come to Jesus" times were created and needed throughout the days. i am thankful for this past week and especially this past weekend when i was able to just open up to my fellow world racers and share what was going on and have a prayer time with everyone that participated. it was nice being able to experience this past week for multiple reasons. one, to be prepared for what could happen on the world race. secondly, to see that i am not superwoman and need to be humbled right away. thirdly, who doesn't need to work on patience every once in a while? fourthly, to see that i do need my God time daily, all the time. fifthly, i can't do it alone. God! lead me!! take the reins! i don't want to be in control anymore, it is exhausting! sixthly, it is ok to say no sometimes in life.
i have also been really emotional, probably due to the being tired part. i have cried a lot this week and it's because i am unsure of what life is going to be like with over 60 new strangers (that are family now, at least over the computer) and away from my comfortable american lifestyle, family and routine. i am excited to adventure out and go where God is leading me! i have to remember WHY i am going and it is because God called me to bring the Good News to these people in the world! and that makes me excited! i am excited for this adventure.
anyways, i am blessed by the people that God has so graciously placed in my life.
i am excited to see my world race family in 2 months!
>>i am not counting down because today is a very special gift from God, but it is march 19th…and training camp happens to be on may 19th…
this past weekend was encouraging due to receiving prayer from my world race family.
and it was relaxing, doing nothing.
prayer: for the world racers. for the people we are going to share the gospel with. for my mama and family, i know it's not easy for them to let me go.
mama, i know it is not easy for you to let me leave for almost a year, but you know God is in control of this. these people need the Good News and need to hear about Jesus and the greatest gift He gave us!
i am going to listen to all that you tell me, all the worries and concerns, what to pack, what to do, to communicate with you as much as possible. and mama, i will do my best to listen with a happy heart. 🙂
i am really excited to go on this adventure that God has not only in store for me, but for us all as a family!
song of the week: my Glorious by chris tomlin (our love is loud, passion cd).
i love you all and pray that your days are blessed!
thank you all for all your prayers and support!
love, kaitlyn
