I grew up with a wonderful supportive family. I am one of 6 kids and we are all pretty close, kinda love them a lot. My parents have loved me through the good, the bad, and the ugly. They gave me a foundational love for Jesus that has set the stage for the rest of my life.
But the Worldrace gave me ANOTHER family I never knew I needed.
Ya’ll, my team is the best thing ever. We are all currently sitting in a coffee shop together like a cute little family. Each of us doing our own individual thing, not talking to each other, but enjoying the company. We can talk, laugh, cry, play, pray, eat, sit in silence, sing, dance, and act goofy together. We shared our life stories with each other and I think I can speak for us all, felt safe and loved as we told the story of how God has redeemed so much in each of us. It blows my mind that I’ve only known them for a short time, because I can’t imagine my life without them. They’ve loved me through this crazy first month of the World Race. They’ve told me the hard things when I didn’t want to hear them. They’ve spoken truth and love into my heart when discouragement has hit hard.
They’ve been my home away from home.
I’ve loved doing life with them. Pouring back into their lives. Seeking to learn about them so that I can better serve and love them the coming year. Watching them love each other, others, and Jesus this month has been beautiful. Learning where their heart is, what their passions are, and the burdens they bear. Discovering what each of them do when they get frustrated, when they face uncertainties (where did our bus go??), or when you beat them one too many times at a game (oops lol).
Doing life with these beauties has been incredible and unexpected. I never thought I could feel this loved this quickly. Team more amor is living up to the name. They love their teammates and the lovely folks we are doing ministry alongside with their whole hearts.
I’m sitting here wondering how did I get blessed to not have one but TWO incredible families to do life with??
Wild and crazy.
Much love to the gals I get to do life with everyday.
