Hey friends!
So as of today, I am 45% funded!!!!!!!!! Twist and Shout!!! That is a whopping total of $7,372.13 raised!! I cannot believe it. When I checked my account today, I cried tears of joy. I cried because fundraising has been one of the hardest obstacles I have faced in a long time. By seeing everyone’s support and belief in me for The World Race really just flat out makes me overwhelmed with emotion. I have received numerous anonymous donations as well as donations from people that I have never even met and it just humbles my soul. I am truly blessed.
This summer seriously has not been easy. I’ve been working nonstop and have been on edge; constantly worrying about the financial deadline that is quickly approaching on Aug 21st. This deadline is the big one. This deadline determines if I will be able to launch in September with my squad. The amount I need by this deadline is a total of $10,000. That is $2,628 more needed to reach this deadline. It sure has been a whirlwind of emotion this summer. The bright side of it all, is that this deadline has been teaching me to constantly lean on God and trust in His plan. Most days, that is really all I can do but it can be certainly hard at times.
I leave for training camp this SUNDAY!!!! SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!!! I cannot believe it is already here. I’m not quite as prepared as I would like to be but I’m learning to roll with it. My friend, who is a past racer, actually is sending me her tent and lending it to me for the year!! I am truly thankful and so blessed. This trip seriously would not be possible without all of the constant support y’all give me. The support my look like a donation, a borrowed tent, a prayer, a phone call or a text in the midst of an emotional low time. I’m so excited for training camp, to meet my squad, praise the Lawwd and officially embark on this adventure ahead!! I get goosebumps thinking about what the Lord has in store with this next year. Really.
So Sunday I am off to Georgia for training camp! YIPEEEEE!!! Even though I am off to training camp, the $2,628 still remains to be funded to launch on this beautiful adventure. I know the Lord has gotten me this far, not only in life, but where I stand currently for The World Race.. Why doubt Him now?
To my supporters, I thank you whole-hardheartedly for every single penny donated, every prayer spoken and every “I love you, it will be okay” text that you have given. I would not be who I am this minute without ya. It has been truly an honor to climb this fundraising obstacle and we’re not stoppin now!!
Join me?
Please excuse me while I sing:
>>>Ain’t no mountain high. Ain’t no valley low. Ain’t no river wide enough baby !!!!<<<<
