This process has already been kind of hard. Fundraising in general is just an uncomfortable process, and as much as I need the support it is very hard to ask for it. As I prepare more and more expenses arise, making it seem impossible to cover it all.
Preparing spiritually is also a lot more than I expected. I start to worry and doubt myself, if I am the right person for this experience or if I will even make an impact. It took me over a month to just write this blog post, and I questioned if I should even post it at all.
But the more I thought and prayed about it, the more I felt like I had to post it. I have a lot of love and support from my family and friends and I’m not always the best at expressing my gratitude and feelings. So, I hope this post gives everyone a real insight to not only how excited I am on going on this trip but that I am also a little nervous.
When I start to feel that wave of anxiety hit me I dive into scripture, Jesus tells us even if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we can move mountains. When choosing what to put on my fundraising t-shirts, I thought about things that were important to me. I wanted a reminder of why I was going to Africa while I was there. I read a devotion at one point that described faith as “the fuel of the Christian life”. I have always had a passion for helping others and I have felt a huge pull toward mission work for a long time. As preparing for this experience I try to remind myself that there is a reason for this push and even if I can’t always see the impact I am making, it is there.
Not only is the literal definition of Faith important to me, but it is also a reminder of home and all the love and support I have in Faith, North Carolina.
-Mallory
Link to “Have Faith” T-Shirt: https://forms.gle/RLN32ZQng893XEx5A
