I am currently in Quito, Ecuador. Somewhere I never thought even a year ago I would be.
I have been shown so much love from my friends and family leading up to my leaving the country. I am only $5,000 away from being fully funded for my entire 11 month trip! For someone who never was going to even apply because of money, this is a dream coming true in the making.
I have struggled so much within such a short amount of time, as well as thrived. From going to the equator for an adventure day to talking with a sweet old man who was eating alone in a mall. I have experienced a piece of God’s loving heart for this earth I live on.
I am so overwhelmed every time we travel. My mind is so full of questions and thoughts that I sit with God and ask. Questions I never would have asked if not for being here. Questions like: what was going through your head when you made this? What gifts did you specifically design for this girl crying in front of me? How can I help?
He always seems to have an answer waiting for me, seemingly before I even ask the question. Other times he making me sit and wait with him to find the answer.
Who am I to be loved enough to be shown all these crazy things. Even if I dont get fully funded and get sent home early from the world race I can tell you right now I will be changed.
God has turned my perspective of myself and my heart after him upside down. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else than in this crazy group of people I call my squad. I’m so glad to have spent my Thanksgiving with them. It was truly a great feeling of family that I will not soon forget. Home away from home 🙂
For the last piece of update information:
We leave for Peru in less than 2 weeks!
I love and miss all of you and I can’t wait to see what God does in not only me but you within the coming months!
