On Sunday morning I get up early around 5ish and get my things together to leave camp. Its pitch black and cold, as Johnny and I leave our cabin to drop me off at the shuttle service to the airport. After a quick drive into town, we say our good byes to each other and part ways. I had an earlier flight then everyone else so I had to rush off to the airport and go to Houston, where my jeep was waiting for me. (On the way to camp, more than a week earlier, Jenn and I carpooled to Houston to fly out of. We had about 3 hours difference on our return flights to Texas so I had a lot of time to myself) Once I got settled in, I decided to go have some lunch because well I have to eat right? As I sit down to grab a bite, I get this REALLY sad feeling come over me. And it hits me hard! WOW!!!… Its so quiet. Nobody is around me. Nobody to talk to. No laughter anywhere…. Man, I really miss my team!!
When training camp started, we had a large number of people there, and everyone was awesome. It seemed like nobody wasted anytime getting to know each other. The men bonded together fast and became a brotherhood, making memories left and right. Everyone just clicked. It was amazing to see how such a large number of strangers could get along so well so quickly! Or is it? After all, that what His love will do to you. The Lord fills you with joy and peace, and of course love for everyone around you. It is such a beautiful thing to see so many of God’s children come together and work as one for His glory.
Back to my lunch alone. I had to sit there and try to take my mind somewhere else. I almost lost my appetite cause I was feeling so depressed. But the Lord then reminded me that the team will VERY SOON meet again and have the chance to do His will. As I waited for Jenn to arrive in Houston, I had to call a couple of my teammates to just hear their voice and get some comfort for myself. I’ve never been filled with so much joy from an experience like training camp. The Lord spoke so clearly to us all and brought us together in harmony because we know that we are going to do great things in the world over the next year as a group. Till then, I will be praying for you all and look forward to see what He is doing in your lives between now and launch. I miss you and love yall so much.
