Nepal… I don't even know where to start. This month has literally been one of the best/hardest month so far on the race. For ministry we worked with a young man named Samuel. His father is a pastor in their local village, and he goes with is father to villages close by to have fellowship with current believers, and share with the lost. This month was more of a month of rest and helping/supporting Samuel and his family in what they do.
While getting to know Samuel this past month I have built a friendship. With our friendship I have heard stories of where his heart is and what he wants to do. He wants to continue to get his education and someday have enough money to open up an orphanage in Nepal. Also, he said that he would be willing to move to the United States for a little while, if that's what it took to get the money to build the orphanage.
After hearing his story I knew why I was there and why I met him. Deep down I have always wanted to open up some sort of orphanage, but maybe I've always had it on my heart because I will someday help someone else start one. Either way, I would love to be able to help someone else achieve their goals and dreams. I see great things coming from him, his family, and his close friends.
This month I have had the time to think about what it is that I really want to do with my life after the race. One thing that has always been on my heart is to some day have a family of my own, but to also, in some way make a difference in the world. I know that I can achieve all my dreams. I wont go into great detail about it all, because I know finance talk about building assets can be boring to some people. However, for me I know it is one thing that I drawl an interest in. My dream is not to have tons of money coming in for myself, I want to be able to help others who have dreams to start great organizations that will show some sort of love to people, or even animals.
This mission trip is helping me build relationships with people around the world and it is also giving me the chance to have a personal connection with organizations that I would love to help out. Even though some of my dreams might be big and seem impossible at times, I know that through God I can achieve them all.
The hardest part of this month was the fact that I really started missing home. The first thing I missed was my little brothers first birthday, the birth of my nephew, and my dad packing up and moving to the Philippines. I know every World Racer goes through it and it is at different times for many, but getting home sick is really hard to work through being miles and miles away. After looking back on how fast the months are going, I have come to realize that if I am able to raise the money to stay the entire 11 months, the last 6 months will fly by like the first 5 months.
Just a recap, for those who might not have read a previous blog of mine. Since the beginning of the race I have pretty much had my mind set on only staying 6 months, but now that I'm starting the 6th month I'm not sure if going home at the end of this month is the right choice for me now. I'm more open than I have ever been about staying the whole 11 months, or at least, if I can stay as fart as my money will take me. I currently stand at needing $3,800 more to be fully funded.
Thank you to all who have supported me up to this point. Words cannot express how much I appreciate all that you have done. I'm not asking for more money, unless you feel led to after prayer. However, what I am asking is for you to please continue to join me in prayer. I believe in the power of prayer and if it is meant for me to stay the money will come. Again, thank you to you all! 🙂
