Hey friends!
I want to give you a quick update on my life and share some details with you all!
First, I am a bit behind on sending thank you cards; I will get them out in a day or so. I am incredibly grateful for each gift and for your generosity, it really does mean so much??
Second, as you may have seen I went to Norway for about two weeks! It was a surprise visit, so I didn’t post anything about it until I was there. It was such a good time! I originally planned to return to Norway for a visit next December once I was back from the race- I wanted to visit friends and I still had about two suitcases worth of things still there. During the fall I was getting a sense that I should go now before the race and I thought that was completely out of the question! Who goes overseas when they’re trying to fundraise?! Finally, after some clear signs and a request for my presence I agreed! I got to see all my pals and really close the chapter while I was there. I was so rushed leaving in June and I didn’t feel like I had the time to do all I wanted to. This visit was a clear indicator to me that I am also doing the right thing in going on the race. I can’t explain it, but even though I feel more at home in Norway than any other country (including USA) it feels so right not to be there for now. The two weeks gave me time to think about my purpose in launching in January and to realign my thoughts, which was nice.
Third, I am 24 DAYS AWAY FROM LAUNCHING!! That is so crazy! I can’t believe its almost time to head to Cambodia and start my 11-month journey. Right now, my emotions go up and down a bit. I get super excited and I can’t wait to just jump in and other days I look at how much I have to-do in these 24 days and how much money I still need to raise, and it really can stress me out. I honestly don’t know how it will happen, but I know it will. Letting go of the things I can’t control is a process, and I have to remind myself of that just about every day.
Finally, as you read above, I am still in need of reaching my next fundraising deadline by about $3,000. In order to meet my squad, fly out of San Francisco and start the race together I MUST meet this deadline by December 21st – which is a week from today. If you are not able to give, I am thankful for your prayer covering during this process and for the 11 months I am away. If you haven’t donated and want to, please do! No matter how much it is, IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Another way to support me is purchasing items I need to bring on the race with me. I have made a shopping list on Amazon, if you would prefer donating through that, feel free I will include the link below. Last but not least, the t-shirts I have used to fundraise are always available for order (even while I am away) and now they are all on one page for easier access- link below 🙂
I know I have said it before but thank you to all those who have joined with me in one way or another through this process, I would be where I am without your support. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and I will check back in sometime before January.
*Note: During the race I am not able to receive packages and cards. If there is a letter or something you would like for me to have to open at some point during the 11 months, please let me know!
Amazon registry: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2TJBQRHEVF9DN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl
T-shirt shop:https://www.bonfire.com/store/americas-world-race-shop/
