I'm a bit late with the news, but I'm on a new team!
For those unfamiliar with the process of how teams within the world race culture work, I'll give you a brief explanation. So 3 months before the race begins, we go to (crazy) training camp. We meet our squad and at the end of the week, we are strategically placed on teams of 6 or 7 people based on personality types, cohesiveness, etc. We have squad leaders (people who have been there done that with the race) that stay with our squad the first 5 months and help us kiddos get comfy with this insane journey. Then month 4, they choose racers to raise up to take their position of squad leaders and let us fly on our own when they leave at the end of month 5. Naturally, some rearranging occurs when three people are taken out of their teams and put into the squad leader role.
Unfortunately, my beautiful, fun-loving, and dream team, G.P.S. was split up because a couple of us were raised up to be team leaders. My new team I am leading, Strength in Variance, is an all girl, rock-star team full of different personalities, gifts, and perspectives.
Initially, I was really bummed that I wasn't going to be on a team with all my best friends anymore. We love each other like brothers and sisters and never had a dull moment. After a couple of days, I got annoyed of being sad every time I thought of them; like a tragic break-up that ended on nothing but good terms. Determined to get over it, I decided I should actually be glad. 
Team G.P.S. on a scavenger hunt in Honduras
Glad that I am that sad about the thought of not being around them anymore. Because this strong emotion means that I have found true friends, and formed a love in my heart for these people that will last a life time. They loved me through these first four months; accepting the ugly parts of me, and embracing the Jesus inside of me. Good friends like that are few and far between and I am a lucky gal to now have 6 of them.
When I think of G.P.S. I will remember our great memories – because there are SO many – and be thankful. The hugs every single night before bed, cuddle sessions, deep conversations, adventures through nature, and all the lives we touched by being God's powerful servants. I'll be happy and content in my soul for the people God placed in my life for that season. Because to continue to be sad is to wasting the days God has placed for me to be present in my new team, Strength in Variance. Living in the past, wishing for another outcome, or comparing with another team that did not change, is saying to God that he got it all wrong.
Nah, I trust God that this team He so carefully, and wonderfully put together many moons ago, is going to be better than I could ever imagine.
To my new team Strength in Variance:
I can't wait to see all the exciting, challenging, and beautiful moments God has placed along the path in front of us. Lets give it all to Him. Lets not hold onto the ropes dragging us back into the past and embrace the treasures in front of us.
Why "Strength in Variance"?
Because we are speaking truth over who we are as strong daughters of Christ and how He will use the combination of our unique gifts to do amazing work for the Kingdom. We are embracing the variation of people on our team and utilizing the skills God has equipped us with for now, not later in life.
