That's right, friends, as of two weeks ago, my World Race account is full, meaning I get to finish the race!
I want to thank you, my amazing supporters, from the bottom of my heart. My internet connection in Romania is sketchy at best, so forgive me if I don't have a speech prepared. My hope is that the stories from the field that you have helped make possible express my gratitude in a way that words never will. I pray that God blesses you a hundredfold for your generosity and for giving to His Kingdom work!
Special thanks to my incredible monthly supporters! whether you've been with me since last year or as of three months ago, you're part of the team, and I couldn't have done it without you!
Thank you to my Amazing friend Kelli for not only telling me about the World Race, but for being one of the main people who helped me get here. Your prayers and your friendship have meant more than I can say.
Thank you to my friend Sarah who put together two of the biggest fundraisers I've ever seen on my behalf, and made a “love drops” book full of encouragement for me to take with me. Your selfless nature and generosity are inspiring.
Thank you to my FANTASTIC church, FCPC, for being my family of faith. every dollar given and every prayer sent has had a lasting impact. your support means the world.
Thank you to my mom, for being my very first donor and for supporting me since I signed up for this crazy thing. Not only financially(which is certainly no small matter in itself), but in prayers and in love. I was telling my testimony to a couple of girls the other night, and one of them said, “I've never met your mom, but I want to.” You are truly a woman of God, and everything I know of Him stems from the example you set with your life.
Thank you to my Aunt Becky, without whom none of this would have happened. What can I say? You stand hand in hand with your sister as the most influential women in my life. “Thank you” will never be enough. I love you to forever and back.
Thank you to Jesus. For picking me. For letting me be the one who gets to do this. For taking a risk with me. For trusting me with your heart for the world. For loving me. For using every screw up, every misspoken word, every wrong move, and every sin. For redeeming my life from the pit and crowning me with love and compassion. For using me in your story. I'm yours.
And thank you to my readers, for sharing the adventure with me. I love you guys.
-Anna
