I reached my first deadline!
$3,500 in my fund.
I still have about $13,000 more to go. It makes me nervous, anxious, and worrisome. I rarely worry about things. I have a very "it'll happen, if it is meant to happen" attitude towards life but I can't help but have a constant panic about raising the remaining amount.
I've raised money before but never for myself. It has been a humbling experience so far. It also has been a bit emotional.
These past few weeks, I've had an overwhelming amount of encouragement from friends- old and new. I haven't had this much encouragement on anything in so long and it's been so great. It calms my panic and brings me excitement because people believe in my mission. Words are powerful and the constant words of encouragement that I've received have been such a motivator.
I want to be a light. I want to have people know that I believe in their dreams just like people believe in mine. I do believe that anything is possible. I do believe that if we reach for greatness, we will achieve greatness.
And I know it is only possible to do this with a constant fulfillment from Someone beyond ourselves.
I am not nervous about the actual trip. I am in a complete state of peace when I think about next year. People ask me if I am scared or nervous but I'm not. I actually don't understand what there is to fear. I'm the person that travels cross-country for a spontaneous trip or that moves to a big city to see and explore. I am someone who would rather create community than be comfortably alone. I'd rather dream big and risk a lot than to live a mediocre life. I want to be a light.
I want to thank everyone for believing in me. From the sincerest part of my heart, I thank you.
Yes, I continue to need financial support but even more, I need prayer. Prayer, to me, is the most valuable contribution to my mission. The financial part will come, I trust that it will.
I'm excited. Thank you for reading and journeying with me.
