They say that a year will change, mold, and mark you in ways that you will never know; and I never would have guessed how empowering, challenging, and amazing this year would have been. When I started the Race, I knew I wouldn’t be the same person when I came home, I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy journey but I had an open heart and willingness to leave all expectations behind. I am grateful to say that after 200+ days away from my home I am starting to see some of those changes and come to make some fun observations about myself. As I have shared many highs and lows with y’all I thought this would be another fun thing, to share some of the easy simple things and some of the deeper thoughts!
I love the sun but hate humidity.
I love down comforters.
I love sleeping cold and waking up to a sunny day.
I enjoy basic foods, meats and veggies over sweets and dairy, I don’t have a strong sweet tooth.
I will eat mangos for days!! Golly I was blessed this month with a mango tree outside!
I love sleeping in my hammock over a bed.
I enjoy morning runs rather than midday runs.
Yet I love sleeping in and staying up late.
I like trying new things and rarely dislike anything.
I have a stronger sense of calmness than I believed.
I don’t need constant interaction to feel loved.
I often don’t trust myself to make the right decision.
I am loved by my heavenly father and my identity is in Him not in others.
I love being active – bike rides, walks, & running!
I value manners and respect for others. I do believe chivalry is important.
I value people a million times more than objects or food. (I don’t miss food or things from home nearly as much as I miss people.)
I am working on this one but I have more patience for children than I often do for adults
I love nature – mountains lakes rivers trees deer are more beautiful than the flat plain.
There is nothing like a child crawling up into your lap and just sitting with you.
I tend to choose to be positive more often than being upset.
Washington has the best beer in the world.
I am learning not to take things personally, often enough it’s not even about me nor is it worth being upset about.
I can’t handle forced daily hangouts.
I am not one for short term relationships or friendships. It has hurt my heart more than anything to see children suffering, but to make connections and love on families in the communities and then having to leave hurts almost equally.
I am a good encourager, and want to lift and support others and I seek to find ways to make others feel loved.
I love traveling and exploring new places but I hate being away from my family for long.
I am grateful for the hardships that I have overcome because I am not a victim. The Lord teaches us many things through trails.
James 1:2 Consider it a pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
