One) I am actually really going to miss home. Now, for most people reading this (especially current racers and alumni), the reaction might be "DUH, I could have told you that…" but its true. I will miss home. As I walked out of the store-the cold winter air hit me…yet at the same time, I had to take a step back and just stand in awe of the beautiful snowflakes that were falling from the sky. I realized that where I live right now, is where I grew up…its home. It always will be no matter where I am. I have always had somewhat of an "interesting" relationship with my town-kind of a 'love/hate' relationship for a few different reason.. and although I do not agree with a lot of things that go on…this is ultimately the place where I 'got my roots', where I have support, love and care and I have been realizing just how much of a blessing it really is.
Two) God IS AGAPE. God is LOVE. This may seem "silly' but considering the last few weeks I have had, conversations and different things that have come up- I breathed a sigh of relief and thankfulness. I have realized that I may never know why things happen the way they do, or what the 'purpose was/is' behind them…but my God tells me that HE IS LOVE and I cannot do anything, but trust HIM in that.
Through this re-realization, I felt a sense of peace that I have felt before..just not in the last while. It was the re assurance that "God has this-He always has' . My heart felt at peace and what a joy that was/is.
Thank you Jesus.
Now this may seem 'random' but here are just a few photos of some of the youth who I have the joy/honour of seeing/spending time with each and every week. God has also been showing me lately-that we (I) can learn just as much (if not more), from them as I hope they are learning from me. They continue to bless me, encourage me, and challenge me. Thanks to you all!
I am really gonna miss these young ladies when I launch in July-but, with that too- I have to trust, believe and KNOW that God has got them too, in HIS Amazing hands.
(but in the mean time, while I am still here…we are going to continue to hang out, have fun and grow deeper with GOD!!)
