Quick Status Update 🙂
I'm getting up in 4 hours to fly out to Atlanta, GA. I am meeting up with my fellow Z squaders for 5 more days of training. I fly out to Manila on 9/10.
Last night I had a moment of panic. 11 months all of a sudden felt impossible. The goodbyes all started to settle in (knowing that saying goodbye to my family was next) and I started to feel very alone. I litterally said to myself, 'what am I getting myself into?'
Instead of trusting G-d for my every moment this next year and asking Him to carry the heaviness of this decision- I was looking at this race like I was expected to handle this alone. This isn't so. The L-rd promises to always be with us in Matthew 28:30 "And surely I will be with you always until the end of the age."
Today I have felt much better. I had a lot of prayer from family and friends and changed my focus to one day at a time instead of looking at the race as a whole. When my mind started to wander (because that is what it likes to do) to days/weeks ahead. I sillily had to tell myself 'no' and redirect it.
With a better outlook and new joy and excitement for leaving in my heart- I got all packed up. I will be carrying 47lbs on my back and 25lbs on my front. If you know me… this is packing light. 5- t-shirts, 3- nice shirts, 2- work shorts, 3 skirts (shin length – keeping it appropes), 2 pants, 2 capris and 2 pjs and 1 zip-up hoodie! No doubt its too much, but I don't know which stuff is not worth taking yet. Lets just say I love me some crazy pants!
Thank you for all your prayers and financial support. As of now I am at about $9,400. With monthly donations (coming in each month) I am at about $12,200. $3,800 from being fully funded!! G-d has been so goooood!!! Thank you so much for your blessings, love and care.
Looking forward to writing you on the road. I'm off!
I love you,
Kristen
