They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I say it takes a community to go a World Race.
To be honest the more I think about it the more I realize I wouldn’t be here without my supporters. My life is good here. I get to love on little smiling faces and spend time with people who are beyond thrilled that “Americanos” are in their houses. I get to teach English to intelligent and willing kids, and I get to attend church services with genuine worshipers. Although it may sound like I’m one living this great adventure, every day I realize more and more that I’m only here because of the prayers and support from back home.
I take showers out of buckets, and use an outhouse. Anyone who knows me, knows that normally I would not be able to handle that, but with a smile on my face I look forward to my bucket showers, and I know this could only be because of the prayers I’m receiving from back home, because heaven knows that isn’t me. I sleep in my tent every night and my headlamp is my only form of light after dark, but I’ve become use to the dark and the other day I actually said “I just want to curl up in my tent” Who in the heck says that? Definitely not this girl a month ago! I am beyond positive that only by God’s grace I am able to enjoy all these little things that come with adventure, and I know that is because of your prayers.
Whenever I feel down or disconnected, I read the blog comments and emails I have received and suddenly the day is better. I never knew how blessed I was with such encouraging and supportive friends, until I packed up my life in a 75 litter hiking backpack and left them all.
This blog is truly to say thank you. Thank you for financially supporting me, thank you for reading my blogs, thank you for your encouraging words, and most importantly thank you for your prayers. Because of your involvement, I am able to share God’s love. So in all actuality, I am not on the World Race alone. God has placed all of you on this adventure with me for a reason, so thank you. With all sincerity thank you!
I am where I am all because of God and my supporters, but my adventure is far from over, in fact it has just begun! I still need many prayers, especially as I leave these beautiful people this week and head to Haiti. I also need help financially. I am around $3,100 away from my April 1st deadline of $11,000 and only around 7,600 from being fully funded! Although this sounds like a lot, I am not worried at all because God is good and I know He will provide like He has already. Please continue to pray with me for this adventure that has just begun, and my with all sincerity thank you again for helping me get to where I am today!
