Hello and welcome to my first blog post!!! As you may have read in my about page, my name is Paige Williamson and I am so incredibly thrilled to be going on World Race Gap Year. In this post, I’ll be sharing how I got to where I am now, why I’ve decided to do Gap Year, and a little bit about who I am!
I am currently living in New Braunfels, Texas, aka the cutest little town in the world. I adore everything about this place, from the giant waterpark up the street to the endless coffee shops. I have moved around a lot in my life, mainly between Texas and Colorado. Although moving is one of the hardest things I have been through, I am so thankful for it. It has made me into the person I am today and has given me the oppurtunity to meet tons of awesome people! My family has always been a big part of my life. Growing up with 3 brothers was chaotic and hilarious 24/7. My brothers are Kade, who is 19, Ty, who is 14, and Trace, who is 11. Without these guys, I am positive my childhood would have been incredibly boring. My mom and dad have always been some of my best friends, and have always supported my 100%. They are also the funniest people I know. Most of my life, I have loved singing and acting. Some of the best people I have met have been because of theatre or choir. Some random facts about me are that I am fluent in American Sign Language, I love pho (its basically a giant bowl of noodles and soup), I am obsessed with my 2 dogs, Kylo and Parker, I am a hardcore YoungLife kid, I love holidays, and I could eat ice cream for every meal!
So, ever since the end of my Junior year of high school, God has put the World Race on my heart. After hearing about it from a family friend, I could not get the idea out of my head. Looking back now, I know this was a clear sign from the Lord. I began researching it and learning everything I could. The months that followed contained constant prayer, confusion, and lots and lots of questions. As senior year rolled around, I found myself constantly trapped in conversations centered around “where are you going to college? Where have you applied? What are you doing next year?”. To be honest, I had absolutely no idea. My confusion lead to fear. I became anxious and afraid of the future. I was always thinking about the future instead of focusing on the present, all the while the World Race was in the back of my mind. I knew the Lord was putting World Race on my heart, but I was scared. I was scared of doing something different, I was scared of doing something so bold. Then I came to the realization that that is exactly why the Lord had put it on my heart. He was calling me to something different, something big. I realized that the Lord wanted to use me for something more, and Adventures in Missions gave me the perfect opurtunity. I began seeking guidance from my friends and family, which lead to the decision to apply for the World Race! Making this decision changed my life, and will continue to change my life in big ways! I cannot wait to see how God uses me to further his kingdom through out the world. I feel so incredibly blessed to have this oppurtunity. I am also so blessed to be able to experience it alongside my friends, Trevor and Tierney, who were also accepted from my town of New Braunfels!!
Thank you SOSOSO much for reading my first post! Your prayers and support mean the world to me and I can’t wait to share this experience with you! Keep an eye out for the fundraisers I will be starting within the next week! Also, my t-shirts will be for sale soon!!
Thanks friends!
Paige Williamson
