Training camp was the beginning of a life changing experience. I learned so much about myself and God’s plan for me as well as getting to know my squad that I am blessed to call family for 9 months. I am on a team with 5 other extraordinary women and I cannot wait to do ministry with them and see what the Lord is going to do through us. I learned about the importance of community and how to work as a team. When I signed up for the world race I still had my doubts as to whether or not this was God’s plan for me. God kept telling me to trust Him during training camp and that my story matters. He put people in my life that will encourage and grow in my faith with me. When they tell you that training camp is difficult, they are not joking. It was the most emotional and physically exhausting 2 weeks of my life. I took bucket showers, slept in a tent for 10 days, ate weird food, hiked 2 miles in 95 degree weather then had to do it again at 6am, got covered in bug bites and wore the same outfit most of the time. So, was it worth it? Absolutely. I went through all of this with the best teammates I could ever ask for.
Signing up for the world race means to be vulnerable.
It means doing what I am not comfortable with, it means letting God lead me where my trust is without borders. This is definitely the most difficult thing I have ever signed up for but it is the best decision I have ever made. I am nearly fully funded, that means I have almost met my goal of $14,951 and I remember when I first looked at that price and thought it was impossible. Now here I am, finished with training and ready to leave for India in 6 WEEKS! When God tells you to do something, do not second guess His voice. He will make it possible for you, just say yes to Him. Thank you again for all who have donated and encouraged me through this, it’s getting real!
Here are some pics from the past 2 weeks! 🙂
