So from where I left off, training camp….It was pretty great for the most part. I was challenged immensely, and was exposed to many different things, that I hadn’t been experienced before. Overall, it was a good experience. I was forced to ask myself some questions, about what I believe, and about what my relationship with Christ was. I didn’t agree with everything that was said, or every point that was made, but i didn’t immediately discount anything that sounded strange just because it didn’t align with my preconceived belief system. I walked away from training camp with some things to think about, some things to ponder, and some things to reflect on. Also, the good thing about training camp, was that this whole trip became a lot more real to me. Meeting my squadmates, team-building, learning more about trafficking and what we would be doing, all brought me to the realization that, this is about to happen. The worst part about training camp, is it made me extremely anxious. I’m ready to go, and as I sit, typing this, I still have about two months. Now, I’m not completely prepared still, packing wise, logistic wise, support wise, or probably any other aspect. But, I’m ready to get started. Most of the other squadmates have voiced how this is a struggle too, and we’ve gotten some good advice from other squadmates. There is still two months to go, but we are all where God wants us to be at this time. I’m trying to take it a day a time, and seize the opportunities God has given me, and the relationships, and interactions I have in North Carolina, towards glorifying Him.
Also, at training camp, we were formed into our teams, so we know who we will be spending the the trip with, and who we will be working with more closely. Here’s my team:
–This is Team Nehemiah Project. The idea for our name was brought to us by fellow social studies teacher extraordinaire Tim Bradley. The book of Nehemiah has some powerful parallels to what we will be doing in SE Asia and here in the US (hopefully, i’ll touch on this in a future blog) I’m very excited about standing beside Tim, and these amazing women of God (Erika, Katie, Cameron, Kylie, and Kristin(not pictured)) to take voice of Truth and Love to the ends of the earth, as well as right here in the States.
