I have a pretty HUGE family on my mom’s side. SO big I dont know most of them or havent seen most of them for a long time. My grandma’s sister, my great-aunt, Audrey and her husband of 67 years, Bob came through town this week! I have not seen them for MANY, MANY years, but put them on my support list at the beginning of this adventure. Little did I know, and I dont know why I didnt know this, they are Christians, and were missionaries in several of the countries the race will bring me to. They both just celebrated their 85th birthdays and are FULL of stories from their missionary days. How incredible to have this new knowledge of having missionaries in my family. They asked me all sorts of questions and gave me advice. I even showed them my tent and sleeping gear. It was really fun to be able to share what I have, what I know to be true from Christ with them. Whats even better is that they know exactly what its like to go out into the world and follow God’s calling. After dinner we spend an some time talking about their adventures and some of the things they did in their life. It was so much fun to hear. I am so blessed to have them in my family!
It makes me think of one day how I’ll be able to share with my kids and so on the things that the Lord has called me to and the places I’ve seen. How amazing. God truly has had a hand in my life in getting me to where I am today, about to embark on this journey. God is good!!!
