Before I launch into this post, one quick announcement: Some of my incredible teammates (shown at left) are still in need of financial support to continue with the Race. We’re all working together with Jesus to save the world, and you can be a part of that by helping them meet their financial goals. Please check out their blogs and prayerfully consider supporting them in their mission!!
Happy Thursday from Panama! There’s something about non-stop travel that makes you forget what day it is…when I finally sat down to write this, I realized that THREE Tuesdays have come and gone, all without posting a “Gratituesday” blog. I’ve still been practicing active gratitude, I just haven’t been documenting it. These aren’t excuses, but confession and repentance. My hope now that we’re in country is to get back on the horse with weekly Gratituesdays, starting now.
In the last three weeks, so much has happened to cause me to be grateful. From eating classic American dinners with my family, to being surprised by my fiance a whole day early, to reconnecting with K-Squad, surviving my first travel day, and so much more. This list won’t begin to cover all that I was grateful for since my last post, but it will get me back on track.
Here we go!
Mountain views
Italian food
Time with my family
My wedding dress home, safe
Witnessing the wedding of my childhood best friend
Precious time with Trevor
The support of my church family in Baldwin
Opportunities to say goodbye to some of my best friends and family
Beautiful weather
(Mostly) stress-free packing
Having a great last date with Trev
S’mores!!
Arriving safely in Atlanta
The opportunity to serve my team as treasurer
My beautiful team
My key for the journey – Grace
Hotel coffee makers
My ultra-supportive immediate family
Our logistics team
God’s providence when traveling with 33 people
Kind taxi drivers
Spunky flight attendants
Podcasts and Playlists – how I stay connected to Ren
Comfy Bus Rides
Cheap food
Amazing hosts
Fun ministry
Room to run, read, and relax
Wifi access
Clean clothes
Clean hair
Clean water
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I challenge you to comment one thing YOU are grateful for today. 🙂
