Hello Supporters!
As you all know I have my second deadline of reaching $11,000 by October 1, 2012 to continue on the race! Yes, that is in 4 days and I still need $2,000 to reach that goal! So you know what that means God is going to do a crazy miracle to make that happen! God has provided for me in ways that I can't even imagine, and I don't believe that will change now.
Deciding to go on the race was a challenge for me, growing up with Juvenile Rhumatoid Arthritis for the past 23 years has planted a lot of fear and doubt in me. From a young age people always spoke negative words over me saying," you can't do this," or "you can't do that!" Even though I tried to put up the best shield and ignore them and not them bother me, I think some of them might have slipped through the cracks. Even though I have achieved many things in my life, and beat the odds for many in my situation there is always that little thought in the back of my mind telling me that I am not strong enough, or that I will fail.
Being on the race has definitely taken me to a deeper trust in God. He has shown me that being on The World Rsce is exactly where he wants me to be, and that all the words that others have been spoken over me are revoked. He has been pulling roots up daily and reassuring me that this disease has no control over me, and it's just a little piece of the plan he has for me. I have put my trust in God and he is taking care of me. Even those days when I can't move, because my joints are swollen and I'm in pain he gives me such a comfort and peace in the truth that I am exactly where I need to me, so much so that nothing can bother me. Resting in his arms is better then anything, and it is the best place to be no matter how I'm feeling.
So, my health or FINANCES don't have any control over me and the plan He has for me in this journey! He has continued to show me love, grace, and mercy, and has opened my eyes in so many ways. This is the end of month three and it's not over yet! I have 8 more countries waiting for me, eager to hear about God, and to hear my story. I would love it if you could dig deep and help me continue my race of perseverance, tenacity, and faith by sowing a seed into the things God is doing through me & in me.
