I came on the race because I felt called to mission work. Because of this calling I had my heart set on Bethany Global University. I thought that this school was the only way to be qualified to go out into the nations and do mission work. I specifically thought I was supposed to teach internationally.
This was my plan until about a month into the race. I don’t remember how I got\ this statement…but I knew it was from God. He told me that I needed to stay in Texas, New Braunfels specifically. I’ll admit I was a little bummed out when I heard this. I had my heart set on this school. But I decided that I wasn’t going to apply there.
I started looking at schools around NB and finally decided that I was just going to go to community college and live at home. I had it all planned out. I’d go to school and get my basics done, coach gymnastics, possibly get involved with the middle school group at my church as a leader, be a wyldlife leader, and have a job. I was okay with doing these things but they didn’t make my heart race. They didn’t make me excited.
Two to three weeks ago my team and I were eating in this super cool bagel restaurant. (if you ever go to Antigua I suggest going) We were all joking around saying how cool it would be to run a hostel together and eventually open up one for each of us to run. We started going around and saying what our job would be and for some reason advertising came out my mouth.
I GOT GOOSEBUMPS WHEN I SAID IT…. GOOSEBUMPS
So I started looking into what I can do with an advertising degree, and I kept seeing all these cool things but none of them really fit me. God showed to me what he wants me to do in the future and let me tell you… it gives me goosebumps, it makes my heart race, it makes me so excited. He asked me to get my degree in advertising and then work for non-profit organizations. Take pictures for them, help build websites, and possibly have my own website or blog with info on all of them. He asked me to be a mouth piece for these organizations, whether they be in the states or international.
BUT WAIT IT GETS BETTER….
This past weekend my mom and I were texting about schools. I was still planning on community college but it didn’t feel right. She mentioned a couple but none of them were working due to money or no advertising degrees were available. I was about to just fall back on education because it was easier. On Sunday in the middle of multiple texts she randomly mentioned me going to Tyler Junior College. I started looking into this school and actually started getting excited. I was finally happy about the idea of going to school, and before that I had zero desire to do so. (just ask my mom) I applied on Sunday, and did all the things I needed to do. But once again I started doubting myself. God had asked me to stay in NB, what was I doing by trying to go to school four hours away from home.
Last night, my team and I were doing our weekly Journey Markers. (its sorta like a bible study) This week was different though, instead of asking us questions, it said take 30 min. ask God whats questions he wants you to ask him, and then ask him those questions. ( i really suggest doing this its pretty cool) One of my questions was what am I supposed to do next year. His answer was do what makes you happy, do what makes you’re heart race.
I am so excited to tell you that as of yesterday, I WAS ACCEPTED INTO TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!
I am still figuring somethings out but I am 95% sure that this is where I will be for the next two years, possibly four if I transfer to UT Tyler to get my bachelors!!!!
IN OTHER NEWS…..
I HAVE MY FLIGHT HOME!!!!!! I will be flying into the Chicago airport on June 3rd. I don’t know when my flight to Texas will be. But I do ask this of you… I know that I’m not home for another 3 months, but when I do get home please don’t overwhelm me with people and questions. I would like some time with my family before getting hit with life. BUT I can’t wait to see you all and I promise that I won’t be in hiding for to long… it’ll most likely only be 2-3 days.
