First I have to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has prayed and contributed so far. It’s been such an honor talking with so many different people about this journey. The generosity, caring and concern I’ve received, not only from loved ones- but complete strangers… it’s incredible! I can already begin to see the changes this trip is going to make in my life… I’m beginning to be bolder in my faith, I’m am extremely thankful for everything and not much bothers me cause hey in just a few months I’ll probably be living without it. =)
I think the thing I struggle really explaining to people is WHY I in my heart I can’t wait to do this… so I’m going to try and throw it all down here… I hope this makes sense. Here we go…
1st- I LOVE PEOPLE!!! I love getting to know them and learning how their life has worked to create who they are now. Most of all I love helping people, and I mean really feeling like I made a positive contribution to their life no matter how small.
2nd- I’ve felt for a while that God had something BIG in store for me, that he was leading me down this path. That there was a reason for all the struggle and pain I’ve endured in my life. The purpose behind God making me exactly who I am today. – When I found this trip I really just felt in my heart and soul this is it! This was part of my purpose!
3rd- Honestly I keep thinking- who doesn’t want to do this? 11 countries in 11 months… hiking around the world getting to know so many different communities and having them get to know me. I have no delusions that this will be easy… but it just sounds like so much FUN to me!
I stop this to say, I know I’m freaking some people out because this is different… this doesn’t seem like me. I’ve never been the one to preach about Jesus but the truth is I’m finally becoming brave enough to do it. To admit how much He has changed my life. How much He has saved me, How happy I am right now all because I put God first, put my faith in God. I never thought this is where my path would lead me but I’m so happy, so blessed and so thankful, and it just makes sense to share happiness that with others.
When it comes down to it we want to know we aren’t alone, I know my story is relatable to someone or maybe even a lot of people and if it helps one person to know Jesus like I do now… leaving my family, friends, career, etc. and trekking around the world for a year will be more than worth it. Because if you walked with God down these same paths trust me you’d be smiling too… it’s not easy but it is more than amazing!
