Dear Mama,
I knew this would be one of the hardest parts. Saying yes was easier than having to say bye to you.
It’s been me and you against the world since I can remember. You gave life to me, you raised me all your own, you’re my Mama and my best friend wrapped into one.
I think it hit me the first time we spoke about my next adventure. I came to you the day before I applied, just as I do with most of my decisions. I don’t know what answer I was really looking for at the time. Maybe I wanted a NO because it would be easy to stay comfortable or maybe I wanted a YES to make sure you would be ok without me.
Either way you gave the answer I needed. You spoke so much truth into me those few hours we sat and cried together about this decision. You said “who would I be to stop you from doing what the Lord has called you to do?”. That’s where I got my strength and my relentless faith; You sparked those gifts in me.
Then things really sunk in at training camp. We heard from an alumni World Race parent and she made the statement that when we sign up for this by choice, our parents are, by default, along for the ride too!
So THANK YOU.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. You came into this with such grace.
Thank you for showing me the love of Jesus at such a young age and continuing to love me like He does everyday.
Thank you for endless encouragement and support as I make this difficult transition to leave my comfort zone for a year.
I know some won’t understand how hard this is for you and I, but our Father does. Though we will be countries apart we serve the same God and He’s got us!
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you..” Isaiah 66:13
Not goodbye, but see you later!
I love you more,
Codi
