– Safe trip across country with my mom; quality time together & with people we get to visit with along the way
    – All the wrapping up of things in the USA before departing (ie- tax prep, bills, etc.)
    – Get all the gear/supplies together for the race
    – Spiritual & emotional preparation
    – Team unity building & relationships strengthening (we have conference calls each week)
    – Quality, purposeful time with family and friends over the holidays
    – Allowing God to “interupt” my plans/schedule for anyone He wants me to talk/share with; following His agenda and not my own