The final months are approaching before launch. It’s becoming so real all of a sudden and it’s so overwhelming. The reality of it all is hitting me hard.
I’m terrified. For many many reasons.
Training camp and Launch is coming up in a few short months. That means I have to prepare by obtaining my gear, finishing up the few traveling details, and mentally preparing myself. I’m away from family and friends for 9 whole months!! I’ll be with a group of new people and living in foreign countries. How can I not be afraid?
Fundraising has been the most stressful part of this experience so far. It has been such a slow start. I’m trying so many different things, but I’m not raising hardly anything. My first goal, which is $5000, is due in June! I only have my first $1000 and it’s March. The second goal, $10,000, is due in August. How am I going to raise $10,000 in 5 months?
How can I away for so long? I’m missing an entire year of school. I’ll be away from my friends and family. Why am I doing this?
I’m doing this because I feel that in my heart and my soul that this is something God wants me to do. This mission trip means new experiences and new relationships. It’s a HUGE leap in faith. I have to become dependent on God and trust that he will provide and take care of me.
