i write this blog as i’m by myself, sitting on the floor of an airport in the dominican republic, going home to california 7 weeks early. due to my mimis cancer getting worse, i made the decision to go home and be with my family.
i dont think i can put world race into words, but i’m going to try to the best of my ability.
my race: the best, hardest, growing, redemptive, and refining season of my life.
starting in gainesville, ga. living in a tent and being surrounded by the most amazing people i’ve ever met. i learned so much about the Lord and He met me each and every day. painful parts of my story got brought to light and healing started taking place slowly but surely. redemption was everywhere, and when i couldnt see it, i was surrounded by people who did and they never failed to point it out to me and remind me of the Lords faithfulness.
costa rica. my wilderness. i think challenging is an understatement to describe my first few months in central america. i learned what it looked like to fully rely on the Lord for strength, comfort, and guidance. it was just me and Jesus. at the time, it felt lonley, hard, and sometimes even unbearable, but looking back at it now, it was so sweet. i got to see Jesus not only as my father, but my best friend. costa rica was full of so much laughter and memories i never want to forget. from soccer ministry to learning how to cook new foods to 12 hour prayer nights to broken spanish to leading worship till my fingers bleed, i wouldnt trade those few months for the world.
the dominican republic. such a special and beautiful place. a place where i instantly felt at home and felt so much joy. i dove deeper into scripture than i ever had before and got to seek out truth everyday straight from the word. i got to learn and see more of who God is. Though it was cut short, i’m forever grateful for my time there.
team fervent, i dont think words will suffice for how much you all mean to me. you guys say the hard things out of love and challenge those around you to look more like Jesus. you meet others where they’re at and love them well. y’all feast like there’s no tomorrow and make me laugh until i cant breathe. there’s no one else i’d rather cry with, laugh with, do ministry with, and live life with. abigail, anahi, kenzi, rachel, liv, gracie, leanna, and milly – i can’t wait for the day our feet are all back in the same place. i love you guys more than words can say.
gap f, yall are the best. you guys bring kingdom everywhere you go and choose the Lord over and over again above all else because you know there’s more. thank you for encouraging me and loving me well. i hope to see y’all again soon !
goodnight world race <3
