I remember receiving my first college letter in the mail. It was like someone had punched me in the gut… when I could see the fist coming for years. High school is great and all, but college, well that’s your future. I’d bounced around ideas: animator, art therapist, nurse, etc. It all felt so strange and alien, which I’m sure is a common feeling.
However, something always kept bringing me back to my childhood wish of being a missionary. I’d hear stories in Sunday school or meet visiting missionaries, and I had been really drawn to it. When I was thirteen I started to volunteer at a local Christian summer camp for children. I washed dishes, swept floors, and cleaned toilets, and eventually I became a counselor. It was the most spiritually fulfilling time of my life. Weeks were devoted to God, working with kids and seeing them grow, actually sitting down and teaching them about a God who loves them. Plus I got to teach them archery, ropes courses, and much more, and that was pretty cool too.
Somewhere along the line I had decided I wanted to be a full time missionary, but with college fast approaching that seemed less and less realistic. Doubts and uncertainty clouded my decisions. Finally, God revealed path to me that I never would have dreamed of.
And now I’m here, embarking on a huge, and at times overwhelming, journey in which I know God will grow me and help me serve others. There’s a lot to do to get ready for this, and I can’t do it without the support of others. This includes spiritual and financial. I hope to regularly inform everyone via this blog of any specific prayer requests. I would also very much appreciate any financial gifts God is placing on your heart to give.
If you want anymore specific information about my journey, the World Race program, fundraising, etc. please contact me via this blog or my email ([email protected]).
