Launch is in 2 DAYS? I’m still not quite sure how that happened.
The last few weeks have been filled with packing, a few tears, lots of laughs, saying see ya laters, and enjoying precious time with people I love.
When I think about being gone for a year from all of the beautiful people in my life, the life that I am comfortable with and love, I honestly want to puke. But then I remember that a year isn’t really that long. In the whole timeline of my life or especially the timeline of eternity, a year is just a blink of an eye. I know without a doubt that The World Race is what I am supposed to be doing with my life right now. There are billions of people around the world who have never heard the gospel or are worshiping statues and idols and they need to know about the compelling, perfect, redemptive love of Jesus Christ.
However, this isn’t just an adventure for myself. I want this mission trip to be a partnership- people all over the world supporting each other and advancing the Kingdom of God throughout the Nations. Since I decided to go on The Race last May I have been continually in awe of how faithful God has been and how blessed I am with the people in my life. Thank you for all of your encouragement, the scarf that you knitted me, for listening when I was freaking out over Skype, helping me pack, donating your time, for having coffee with me and letting me vent to you, for the constant prayers you pray for my team and I both heard and unheard, buying a t-shirt, for attending my fundraisers, giving me advice, donating your allowance and pop can money to me, letting me borrow clothes and equipment, and cooking me dinner. The list goes on and on. I could not go on this mission trip without your support!
Throughout the next 11 months I will be posting stories and pictures on this blog. I would love it if you followed along, as well as kept me updated on your life.
I’m nervous. I’m excited. I’m not really sure how I feel sometimes. But more than anything I’m ready. Ready to live off the grid for the next 11 months and fall even more in love with the One that I live for everyday and to experience His people like I never have before.
I fly to Atlanta on January 6th to reunite with my team and then our entire squad will head to Honduras on January 9th for our first month of ministry.
