My time at home has been hard, but b/c of my loving Heavenly Father it has only made me rely on Him more. I just wanted to give a little short update on what I have been doing. Its hard to go from being around kids everyday to not seeing them at all, but I’ve done what I can to find time to be around kids. I have been helping out with a homeless ministry in down town covington Ky, AND LOVE IT. I am drawn to the kids as soon as I see them… I just love them tremendously and want them to know how much they are loved by Jesus through me. I also finally made it to church this past Sunday… its something I have been putting off, b/c my arrival back in the states was supposed to be in November not July, and i really didnt feel like explaining to everyone how i was doing, and answer a bunch of questions, but the LORD IS SO GOOD… My church family is so supportive and I love them, and appreciate them greatly! In the mean time while I am home I have been spending time with my mom (she’s amazing), with friends, and with the Lord of course. I recently developed a love for cutting the grass, and it has become a weekly occurence. I’m working out every morning with a friend, and trying to find things to do with my free time. I will be leading the Pulse (my college ministry at home), in worship on the 20th, and am greatly looking forward to worshiping.
My great news is that i officially have a ticket to India!!!! I depart on the 27 from Detroit and arrive in India on the 28th. I will be flying with my amazing coaches, and honestly CANT WAIT TO RETURN TO MY TEAM!
I am still in need of $1,955.00 to finish the race, but some other great news is that my plane ticket back home from africa was covered by my travelers insurance so i dont have to raise extra money!
I hope you all are encouraged by my update… I love yall!
-Rachel
P.S. The below pictures are of me and 2 of my best friends…
