Here is a blog that my Nana wrote about her view of my race.
“March 2018 Trevor is packing a bag to go on a Young Life Mission to El Salvador.
I intercept my dear friend Sam’s blog from the World Race that she is currently on, and read it to him.
He said that as soon as he returns from El Salvador, he’s going to sign up for the World Race.
What???
So in the short 6 months that Trevor had, he pitched into fund raising to gather the $16,000.00 that he needed to fund his 9 months away.
I was so very happy for Trevor to make this decision to go on the race. I had all of the confidence in the world that this was just the right thing for him to be doing. I knew that the opportunity would enlarge his world tremendously, and grow his faith as well. And I knew that Trevor would come home changed, that God would give him thoughts about his future while being exposed to these various experiences. God would also be working on Trevor’s character as he lived life with the other racers in foreign environments!
Before the trip, Trevor was restless. He was weighted down with a frustration with no real goal to go after. Trevor was having trouble with patience, if I remember correctly. And sometimes a short fuse. He was sort of living life adrift, being tossed by the waves. His life was at a crossroads with no clear indication of which way to go, but with that itch to be doing something!. School? Work? One thing we knew, he would really came alive when he worked with the YL kids.
His phone calls have been a real blessing and a treat. I could tell how much he liked Swaziland. He seemed inspired when he visited in the prison, for ministry, and did some teaching. He enjoyed the kids too! The big hairy fun guy from America. He does have a natural way of connecting with people!!
Nepal seemed to be challenging, while also beautiful. God spoke to him in a profound way, tearing down defensive walls, when he was on the trek. Trevor spoke about Him filling his heart with Love and Grace and Confidence. In our conversations, I could hear that in his voice, that God gave him that Love and Grace and Confidence. I sense his settled spirit. There is such peace in that intimacy with Him. Excuse this Nana’s happy tears.
It is hard for me to really comprehend and put into words, the kind of man that Trevor has become while on this race. I know the changes are real and I know that just as soon as I see him face to face it will all become clear!!!
One of the favorite things That Trevor and I share is to sit with a cup of coffee and have our chats. Sometimes for hours. Oh the things we would discuss!! Nothing was off limits! What a privilege for a Nana to have this kind of time! I miss our coffee chats. I miss hearing his car pull into the driveway, and his entrance into the house. I miss his teasing our dog Heidi. She misses him too.( I know she does!) It was strange having leftovers remain in the fridge, but that didn’t last for very long, because his brother Travis started showing up as soon as he got his license. There are no more leftovers! I miss cooking for Trevor and with with him. I’m sure he will come home with ideas of new creations to try!!!
Trevor and I share his little phrase from years ago when he was a child, “Nana, I have a lot to say!” I know that when he gets home, and we go to Frog Hill, and sit on the deck overlooking the hillside (see the picture at the top of Trevor’s blog?), he will “have a lot to say”. I’m prepared to spend days with him being quiet, listening. I want to hear all about what God has given to him on this awesome adventure, I want to hear all about how God was at work among all of his team mates! And I will enjoy that man of God that He is molding Trevor in to!
This is one proud Nana!
See you in Guatemala!”
Thank you for taking the time to read this awesome blog that my Nana wrote. I’ll see you in the next one.
-Trev
