I keep being hit by these moments-
Moments like riding an elephant through a Thai jungle…
Or watching a little Thai girl giggle before I gather her in my arms…
Climbing a hundred steps to a Buddhist temple…
Or even today as I chopped down a tree with a machete.
Moments where I ask, “How is it that I am here?”
It feels unreal, too good to be true.
And I find myself wondering how I got here. A recent college grad who hasn’t worked a real job a day in her life, and other than a few REI supplies, hasn’t paid a penny to be here.
How is it that I get to be off having this life changing adventure when I could be sitting behind an office at a 9 to 5 job?
It’s in these moments that I realize that I am overwhelmingly blessed.
And of course the answer to my question is God.
His fingerprints mark every aspect of the process in getting me here.
But on the other hand, I want every person back at home to know how grateful I am for each of you.
Because truly it is the generosity and support of all of you that I am here.
For that I want to say thank you.
For those who are praying for me, thank you.
It is honestly the best gift you could give me.
For those who have verbally encouraged me or messaged me, thank you.
I cherish every word (even if it takes me a several weeks to respond).
And finally for those that are financially supporting me, THANK YOU.
It is your generosity that has made it possible for me to be here.
Initially dreading the process of support raising, I was absolutely blown away by the generosity of friends, family, even acquaintances and “anonymous donors.” I was brought to tears time after time to be shown not just willingness, but eagerness even excitment to help. Within a few months of sending a support letter, I was fully funded without having to say a word.
And as I sit here on our missionary contact’s couch with the sweet aroma of apple crisp filling the air, anticipating the American thanksgiving we are having tomorrow, I want every one of you at home to know I am thankful for you.
Thank you for being in my life.
Thank you for loving me, for encouraging me, for supporting me, for blessing me even half way across the world.
Know that I am thinking about you tomorrow.
P.S. On the note of being completely funded, two of the girls on my team are both short a few thousand dollars for a December 1st deadline. They are the ones in the machete picture above. Please pray for them. And if God moves in your heart to financially support them, just click on the support link on the left of their blogs.
Jessica Calvin (Left in the picture) $2959
jessicacalvin.theworldrace.org
Amber Pomeroy (Right in the picture) $2165
amberpomeroy.theworldrace.org
