Dear future racers,
While you are on the race you will wonder multiple times what the heck you got yourself into. There will definitely be miscommunication, frustration, exhaustion and times where you just don’t understand but now just days before I’m about to go home, it was all worth it. I was sitting here looking at all my pictures, and thinking how amazing this past 11 months has been. I just want to let you know you are going to have the time of your life.
I’ve had probably the hardest moments in my life on the race. I’ve had times where I wanted to go home. I’ve had times where I wanted to run away from my team. I’ve had times where team time seemed like it would never end, and wished I didn’t have to show up. I’ve been hurt deeply in relationships. I’ve had times where I didn’t want to talk to God. There have been times where travel days seemed like a million years. I’ve had times where the thought of eating one more bowl of rice was just too much. I’ve had times when my attitude ruined my day. There have been times when I disliked the ministry we were doing. I’ve wanted to throw my pack in the garbage, because it was so heavy. I’ve cried a lot. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
I’ve seen places I would have never seen. I’ve met people I would have never met. I’ve tried food I never thought I would try. I’ve held the most precious children in the world and have a deeper knowledge of the Father’s love for His kids. I’ve made the most beautiful friends. I have learned lessons some people may never learn or would take years to learn. I have had plenty of adventure and plenty of ordinary days. I have lived the simple life, and learned to love it. I have walked in so many new things and experiences with God. I have become more confident in the daughter I am in Christ. I have laughed a lot. I have more memories than I can count. I have had this amazing opportunity that most people will NEVER have in their lives. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
It’s going to be a wild ride, so buckle up and drop your expectations (believe me, you won’t, but at least be aware of them). You won’t be the same when you are finished, and it is beautiful. I have seen the most amazing transformations in my squad, on my team, and in myself. I can’t believe I am going home. I was you, reading these blogs, wondering what it would really be like. Nothing you read can fully prepare you. Leave room to be surprised and don’t try and figure it all out. Your race is going to look completely different then anyone else’s, and praise God for that. Make the most of everyday, try your best not to take it for granted and don’t get in the way of what the Lord wants to do in you.
Blessings in all you do,
Kiera Dragan-G squad
My first team Mashach (definitely my family)!
