I found out that I was going to be a World Racer approximately 243 days ago. It was the day that I freaked out in a Qdoba because I found out that I got to go, then I consumed a celebratory burrito.
I leave in 40 days, 6 hours, and 29 minutes. That’s straight up crazy.
I was looking back in one of my journals and I saw something that I wrote a few days before I applied for the World Race. I was nervous to even apply. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I just knew it was something that I had wanted for a long time. It was crazy, in my mind, to even apply.
After I applied, I waited to hear back from the people on the other side. With every new step in the process, I was more and more excited. I got to talk to one of my friends (Ricci!) that works for AIM. I had the opportunity to talk to a very insightful and encouraging pastor (Kevin!). I got to talk to a lot of my friends and family (too many to name!) about the process. Even during that beginning time, I was learning about how to make it through and get out of my comfort zone, little by little.
Now that we are getting closer, things are beginning to feel a little more real. For example…
I have done 2 test-packs with my gear. 1 was successful. 1 was not.
They bought my plane ticket to Thailand.
My gracious, loving parents bought my ticket to LAX for launch.
I said goodbye to some of my friends that I won’t see until next November.
Life is good for me when I am living in the somewhat unknown. I like it there. It’s not always the most comfortable, but I enjoy it. People that I have met in the last few months are always excited to hear about the Race, and they have been very supportive. It is really cool to see how God lines things up for you sometimes. God has given me so many little things to be thankful for, to find joy in, and to look forward to.
So, as scary as things can be, I know that God is laying a path for me as I am going. I like not knowing what’s coming up. I like having a little adventure, even in the every-day.
I have a feeling that in 40 days, 6 hours, and 29 minutes, life is going to get a little crazy, and I am looking forward to it.
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Favorite Quote of the Moment: “How you remember yesterday determined how you will act today and tomorrow. The way in which you see or don’t see God will determine the extent to which you have faith in your life.” – Alan Wright
