Hey Everyone!
I am so excited and thankful for this opportunity to travel and share the Gospel with people around the world. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me and my team over the next year!
Some basic facts about me:
- My full name is Alexandria, but I typically go by Alex.
- I love Jesus!!
- I am currently 21 years old, and I will be 22 when I leave for the Race. I was born on April Fool's Days, so no one ever believes me when I tell them its my birthday.
- I am from New Bern which is a small town in eastern North Carolina. Fun facts about New Bern — Pepsi was invented there and Nicholas Sparks lives there.
- I will be graduating in May from Meredith College with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Health and Wellness. For those of you who haven't heard of it, Meredith is a women's college…yes, I go to an all girls school…yes, it is weird sometimes.
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I love sports and I play on the softball team at Meredith.
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I have a wonderful family! I have two loving and supportive parents who have always been there for me. They are both strong Christians who have tried to instill Christ-like values in me from the beginning. I also have one older brother, Adam, and a sister-in-law named Kristen.
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I have the best best friend in the entire world. I know that everyone says that, but I think I win. Megan is the sister I never had and has been there for me through thick and thin.
- I love to read. I can sit down and read an entire book in one sitting if it really interests me.
- I might be addicted to watching the Food Network. I really enjoy cooking and baking as well.
- I may also be addicted to coffee. My parents gave me a Keruig a few months ago and it's probably the best gift I have ever received.
- I studied abroad for a semester in Australia my sophomore year and would LOVE to go back.
- I am completely blown away by how much God has changed me since I decided to surrender my life to Him. I'm sure I will write about my testimony in depth later, so for now I will just say that Jesus has rescued me from a dark and painful past.
- I NEVER thought I would be a missionary, until about a month ago when God convinced me that this is what He wants me to do. I had fully indended on applying to Physical Therapy schools for next year and I completely filled out my applications. Then a few weeks before they were due, I discoverd the World Race. I never submitted any PT applications.
I am so glad that you visited my blog and I hope that you will follow me throughout this journey. I ask that you please pray for me and for my team as we set out to serve people around the world. If you feel led to financially support me, you can click on the Support Me! tab on the left to make a donation. I believe that God is going to do AMAZING things through me this year and I would so grateful for any support you can provide!
