Update! I have been in Haiti for about 2 weeks now. It has been an incredible 2 weeks here with this organization! Mission of Hope Haiti is an organization everyone should check out. They have an incredible staff and are doing amazing things here in Haiti! We have been doing work projects and leading VBS in nearby villages. I have posted a lot of pictures to facebook if you wanted to take a glimpse of what I have been doing.
So far, like I said, Haiti has been great to me but as some of you know…archery pronghorn season for Idaho started on the 15th. I was pretty depressed to say the least. All day my thoughts were consumed of stalking speed goats. I still wish I was sitting in the sage brush with my dad right now! I didn’t realize how much of an affect missing hunting season would have on me. These feelings have brought up some big questions for me. Like why did I sign up for the race? To be honest, I believe God has shown me I signed up for selfish reasons. I realize I have never been content where I am in life. When I moved from California to Idaho I wasn’t content. I longed for everything that wasn’t in Idaho. Then I started to love Idaho. Once I got used to it I wanted more. I wanted more of an adventure I then I was getting. So, I signed up for the race. Thinking this would be an adventure of a lifetime and holy crap it has been. Little more than I bargained for. I have realized that I can have happiness no matter where I am if my relationship is right with Christ. He is my source of true happiness and contentment.
Now what? I am on the race missing hunting season and my family. The crazy thing is, even though I came for selfish reasons God has already turned my life around. I was meant to be here. I was meant to be a part of D squad and been in Haiti during hunting season. I have grown so much in relying on Christ for my happiness. He is made me more patient, more understanding, and gentler when I speak to people. I am finally becoming confident in the man He has created me to be. I am finding my identity in Christ. I am still working out the kinks but I have 9 more months to get stronger! It’s crazy to think what he has done in my life the past 2 months. I can’t wait for what the next 9 have!
