I’m sitting at my kitchen counter trying to study for a big AP Biology test tomorrow, but all I can think of is how amazing my day went today and how amazing our God is.
Today I had a fundraiser at Thrive selling shakes and tea bombs to friends, family, and random strangers who wanted to support me. It blew my mind how supportive people are. I went in doubting how successful it would be, but boy was I wrong and God showed me that. I ended up raising a whole lot more than I thought I would.
With that being said, I am gradually getting closer to being fully funded, and it’s happening a lot faster than I thought it would. Most days I think about this trip and my excitement grows. It grows thinking about getting to meet my squad mates, to travel the world, and most importantly, to share God’s love.
But some days, I think about this trip and all I feel is fear. Fear of leaving my family and close friends. Fear of going into the unknown. And most of all, fear of this being the wrong decision. Then I tell myself to think.
Why would God have blessed me so much financially so fast if this wasn’t the right path He wanted me going down?
Why would God have put so many people in my life to help me prepare and support me while I’m gone?
There are so many more questions starting with “Why would God…” if He didn’t want me going on this trip. Why would God have already abundantly blessed me with amazing people to support and prepare me both financially and mentally if He thought this was the wrong decision?
So today I chose to focus on how God has blessed me in preparation rather than the fear. I may have to remind myself this every single day, but I know God will be there every single day telling me this is the right path until I fully believe it without thinking of the fear first.
With Love,
Paige Canova
P.S. Thank you to Thrive and everyone who came out today to support my trip! Enjoy some pictures from today. And thank you to everyone who has helped me get so far so fast!
P.P.S. Thanks for reading this one even though it was short and not too deep. Be on the look out for a good one coming soon! 🙂
Thanks to my Junkyard fam who came and supported 🙂
Grateful for everyone who helped me make this event possible!
Lacey was the best today answering endless questions and teaching us how to work behind the counter.
The calm before the storm!
