Oh, heyo friends and family. What a joy it is for me knowing yall are clicking this blog link to actively want to be a part of the journey that God has uniquely marked out for me! All the support and encouragement I have received over the past months is a testimony of my strong belief of Gods faithfulness in my life, so thank you guys for that.
About a week ago I did just roll back in from Gainesville Georgia, which has the reddest of dirt and the freshess of air. I LEARNED A LOT THERE, spiritly and physically. Meeting and knowing my squad was so sick. Everyone was so raw and venerable, all our hearts were connected quickly, and we had so much fun in the process! After a lot of nights sleeping with all 37 of our tents side by side we created the best memories, that I don’t ever see me forgetting to thank God for. Almost every day I took a bucket shower and had to use the restroom in a good ole portable toilet to prepare us for real life scenarios on the race. IM SO READY TO BE ON THE RACE. God spoke to me in so many ways these 10 days through my passions and my weaknesses. He assured me that my passions are there for a reason and to pursue the heck out of them, and that my weakness’s are not something to hide, but in them depend on Him and show off His glory. He taught me how to relate to my weaknesses like Jesus has set me free to do. They are there YES, and I needed to stop acting like they weren’t, not in a sad way but in a way where I could look up to my heavenly Father and ask him if He would help. Let me tell you FREEDOM, that is being led. The moment I left, I instantly fell on my knees thanking God for all the answered prayers I had experienced at training camp, my God heard me in such a specific and detailed way in theses months leading up to it. His love for me, I feel like I’m finally realizing I will never be able to comprehend, but I love that. I love the one and only God, creator of this world for loving me that much.
With all that being said, there are still so many funny little stories I would love to tell! I am short $5,000 of my final goal of $18,200. The support and love has been unreal. Please reach out to me if you would like a better understanding of what I will be doing these next 11 months!
so much love, till next time!!
~~Syd
