This year has changed my life forever and it seems so strange to be leaving.
And yet, I know unquestionably that it is time.
It’s time to go home, leave this experience, and step into the next adventure.
So, rather than mourning, I find myself celebrating.
The Lord has been so faithful this year.
Every prayer I had coming into this year He has answered. He has provided deep friendships, constant protection, perseverance, joy in the struggle, deep freedom in my soul, endurance, and energy. Even little requests like having exercise buddies and working at an orphanage…He has given to me. He has opened my eyes to the world and He has changed me.
Before I walk away, I want to say thank you…
First, to the Lord for doing all that He promised and more.
Next, to the most amazing squad ever, D squad. Thank you for lifting me up when I didn’t have the strength, for loving me unconditionally, for seeing the good in me especially when I could not, and for selflessly giving yourselves to me day after day.
And finally, thank you to my parents, family and friends at home. For supporting me and sending me out, for loving me from across the world, for encouraging me month after month, for lifting me up in prayer, for reading my blogs, and for walking with me every step of this journey.
Although I am on my back to you, one thing is clear:
The race is not over.
The Lord is not done with me. I’m not coming home perfectly shiny, incredibly wise or overly spiritual. I don’t have it all together or know all the answers. I’m not even sure what this next season holds.
But, I do know that even better things are yet to come.
I can feel it in my chest and catch glimpses of it as I lie dreaming. The World Race is not the greatest thing the Lord will do with my life, but this is just the beginning. He has awakened my soul this year to the endless adventures He has in store for me.
And I know without a doubt that the next season is going to be just as beautiful as this last one. It’s going to be just as powerful, just as exciting, and just as meaningful.
And I couldn’t be more excited for it.
