A year ago today I got off
a plane in Seattle and went straight to the hospital to see my nephew who had
been battling for his life for almost a month at that point. So much has
changed in a year. In light of it being Thanksgiving I thought I would share
about the many things that I’m grateful for that happened since I came back
from the World Race.
I’m definitely thankful for
my nephew’s health, God restored him to 100%, and as a matter of fact he’s
playing football in a tournament in Vegas this week. God really is so good.
I’ve spent significant time
with my family, getting reconnected. It was time well spent, especially with my
nieces. I am glad also that I got to see my brother marry his love. I’ve
definitely enjoyed the opportunity to befriend my sister in law Kasi. And I’m
excited for the newest addition to the family, who will arrive in a couple of
weeks, my second nephew Caleb.
God has blessed me so much
this year in ways I never even thought to ask Him to. I had thousands of dollars
of dental work done for free, and for the first time in my life all of my teeth
have been fixed and are cavity free. God called me to fast 40 days and He, He
alone, sustained me. That was definitely a trying but incredible time of
reliance on Him.
I’ve also been blessed in
being able to see and spend time with all but one of my team Manna family since
coming home from the race. A year ago I was saddened because I never would have
expected to see so many of them within the year. I still love team Manna
dearly, and miss my teammates, although it’s a little easier now that I’m here
with Sammie. J
Then of course, I am so
grateful for the most recent turn of events in my life, my move from WA to
Media, PA. I’m so grateful to Sammie and Jose for letting me stay on their
couch. I thank God that within one week of being here I had a place to move
into (I’ll move in next week) with an awesome Christian family, my transfer
went through just fine and I was able to work, and I got a second job at a
local grocery store. God truly has provided and repeatedly showed me that this
is where I am supposed to be.
I’ll be honest the past
year has had some major trials and patience wasn’t something I was wanting to
build virtue in. So often I was trying my best to run ahead to the next step,
but in the waiting I see how God moves, and it’s good. I’m happy where God has me now, and expectant
for what is to come.
I find it fascinating and also
totally a God thing that while I reminisce on how such a great adventure I had
ended a year ago, that today I am at the very beginning of my next adventure.
