It's really hard to grasp the fact that in 2 days I will finally meet my world race family. I feel like The Lord has been preparing me for this moment my whole life. Even though i didnt physically know i was going until 8 months ago, He let me do the things I wanted to do for decades, even fall away a time or two, to now maturing me into a loving adult, ready to live my every second for His will. In the last 8 months since I was accepted to the world race, the Lord has taught me so much about letting go. He has began to change my heart in every aspect of my life. The things I cared so much about, I really don't care about as much now. Things that I thought I'd never be able to live without, I've been able to let go. Relationships I thought I could never be without, I have peace to separate from them for a while. While being a nurse has taught me to love and help others in every aspect of their life, I have an immense peace of putting down the stethoscope, and in turn picking up a backpack, carrying everything on my back that I need for 11 months, and setting out to love on those less fortunate.
The biggest task at hand is to fit everything I "think" I need in this pack. Along the way I hope to let go of even more baggage than what Im starting with. Physically and emotionally. The reality of this journey is now coming to life. I pray with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength that God changes me, and molds me into the exact woman he has designed me to be. I'm expecting nothing, yet expecting everything. The moment we begin to release ourselves from the ties that bind us here, the moment everything deep inside us begins to change and come to life.
I am so blessed that God has chosen me for this journey. Please keep my squad and I in your prayers, and along the way, if you ever want to say hi or need someone to pray for you, please email me at any time. It may be a little bit before I get back to you, but I promise I will be here for you.
Love and Blessings,
Sarah
