I have been trying to work hard, but mentally I’ve been struggling on how to comprehend everything. Going on a nine month mission trip to countries I’ve never been to, without my family and close friends by my side, raising $15,800 and knowing that I have to grow up and be an adult is just a lot. But I realize, now that training camp is coming so fast, that this isn’t just a dream, it’s happening.
I’ve been traveling alot since I’ve graduated (June 13th), to visit my family. I’ve been constantly moving and going on planes, buses, trains, completely by myself. Although I’ve pretty much always traveled by myself to visit family, it feels like these times are different now that the trip is sooner. God has been opening peoples’ hearts to hear my testimony and it’s crazy how much they are intrigued and want to help. This is a new season of my life that God is completely and subtly preparing me for. During school we had a prayer group and we would go and pray for others and you could see the impact it made on some kids and how different their lives are now. God showing me that He can work through me has given me a new passion just for prayer alone. Since I have been traveling and have been busy I see that God needs to be my top priority, that I can’t push my faith aside, to wholeheartedly put Him first.
I’ve never been more excited, nervous, thrilled, fired up, scared, or passionate about anything in my entire life. But that just shows that it’s going to be worth it. My mom always tells me that the things worth working hard for are going to be the most rewarding in the end. I want to truly work my hardest, raise the funds, and be changed.
