A sisters celebration for our brother getting married, a bridal shower, and a bachelorette party. These were my plans for the first weekend in June. This seems like a busy weekend, and it was, but all of the events had one thing in common; my brother’s wedding. This was the first time I was able to focus on just one portion of my life instead of my head and heart going in a million different directions.
I wasn’t focused on work, I wasn’t focused on moving, I wasn’t focused on the World Race preparations, I wasn’t focused on my friends; I was solely focused on my brother and my now sister-in-law. This was something I hadn’t been able to do very much this past year. Because I was able to focus, I was able to give my full heart and attention to people I love. This was so refreshing and I felt an immediate release when I came to realization that I hadn’t been focusing on any single area of my life.
I was planning on going to the World Race Training Camp in June, but didn’t feel at peace to meet my squad and prepare for this journey in August with my heart and head not fully dedicated to this group.
About a day before my flight to GA, I made the decision to defer to October. The moment I made this decision, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted. I still went to GA and spent two weeks with my best friend and her family. It removed me from familiar surroundings and gave me some time to think.
Since then, the Lord has shown me that this was His plan all along. He has been ever present in each step I have taken since then. I was able to organize a fundraiser that I had been wanting to do for a few months, send out some support letters, begin truly having faith that He would provide and just let go of my plans.
The Lord has taken control and shown up in big ways! He has:
- Made the opportunity for my sister and I to embark on this journey together
- Allowed me to share this opportunity with so many people
- Allowed me to spend some amazing quality time with my family, including seeing what amazing girls my cousins have grown into
- Provided above and beyond my first fundraising goal
- Placed opportunities of spiritual growth in my path like the Together 2016 gathering and Worship Night in America
- Above all He has shown me how important it is to just take time to be with Him.
Those are just a few of many of the amazing things that have happened in the past two months. Thank you to each and every one of you whom God has placed in my path to support me financially, spiritually and emotionally. I would not have made it this far without your continual encouragement and guidance.
Monday, Heather and I leave New Jersey and begin our road trip to Georgia for training camp which begins Wednesday. I am excited, anxious and nervous to meet my new squad and build a community that will continue to grow in the next year!
Please pray that we are all able to be vulnerable with one another and allow the Lord to lead our time together.
