So, training camp was one of the best but hardest things I have ever experienced. I learned so much about myself, good and bad, and am so happy that I went through something like that. I made real relationships that I know will last a lifetime and was the most vulnerable I have ever been with anyone before. I put complete trust in all my leaders and felt so loved and welcomed by my squad and team. It was not something or someone that changed my mind to not join them on the field this September, it was a change in me. At first, I felt overwhelmed and nervous to leave home for 9 months, but when I sat down with the Lord and just asked Him I received a simple word, wait. I did not know what that meant, but I obeyed and waited and did not take this amazing opportunity and that is when I was presented with a semester trip. It was only 3 months long and it was to two of the places I wanted to go to the most and those were Thailand and Cambodia. I realized that this could be the journey I am supposed to go on and sure enough I felt the encouragement and grace of God telling me to go. When you are told to go by the Lord you must obey and go and that is exactly what I am doing. So, I wanted all of you to know that if you have donated or supported me in prayers I thank you because you guys got me to this place I am now. I will be posting while on this journey and hope you will subscribe to continue to follow me and read about all the experiences I go through. I do still have about 40% left to fund-raise, but the good thing is this trip is a lot less expensive. It is $6,400 instead of $15,800 so if you feel called to donate or even just to pray for me and my new teammates, anything helps. Thank you so much again for taking a risk with me and allowing me to follow my path that I have been put on!
love,
Alyse
