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I am just completing Day 1 of my World Race Journey and if it represents the rest of the race at all, it is going to be a good 11 months! 🙂

I said my tearful, good, and difficult farewells, in Jesus’ strength, on Sunday afternoon and met up with the fellow leaders at JFK airport for our flight to Ireland. I  was exhausted and ready to board, and serious doubts about what in the world I was about to do were filling my heart so I felt like I was holding on by a thread. I just wanted to get on the plane and sleep.  Well, a few people ahead of me, my teammate Tim handed over his boarding pass, and then they asked him to step aside and asked if he knew me. I overheard walked up and then was told to wait next to Tim.  So there we stood, watching everyone board and praying that we were going to make it on the plane.  We knew the flight was overbooked and we saw that our seats had been given away so we were bummed and preparing to stay overnight at JFK. 

Once everyone was on the plane the man said, “Ms. Dodson, unfortunately we overbooked the plane, but because of your medallion miles status, we bumped you to first class and gave away your seats.  I hope you don’t mind.”  I hope you don’t mind?!!  We were ecstatic!!  Not only were we getting on the plane, but we were riding in seats 1A and 1B!  Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Delta!  It was such a blessing!
 

I was so tired and unsure of my ability to survive the World Race and God gave a little blessing to meet me where I was just when I needed it.  Now I know the rest of my WR attitude adjustments will be far less glamorous and comfortable, but I also am resting in the fact that Jesus will take of me and will always provide whether it is on an overcrowded, smelly bus in Africa or a first-class transatlantic flight. 🙂

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:12-13.  One of my prayers for the year is that I will also be able to say these words with confidence, even when conditions are not so good!

In other news, the leaders made it to Ireland safely, obviously!  The rest of the racers are arriving tomorrow morning…I am so excited to see everyone!!  We are camping for about a week in Clandalkin, Ireland for training then J-Squad will be traveling to Galway for a few weeks of ministry with some local churches…not sure what that means yet. 
 
Also, Praise the Lord, I am fully funded for my trip!!    Thank you so much to everyonne who has supported me – I am so grateful.  If you signed up to support me monthy, you no loner need to give (you can if you want, the excess will go toward supporting AIM’s ministry) but please pray about sending your monthly support to one of my  teammates listed to the left by visiting their blog.  We are in this together!  Thank you!!