the in-between time: aka the time between training camp and launch they always warn you about being hard. the time the devil tries to tear you down in any way he can right before you embark on a journey that will further the kingdom in wild ways. the time they tell us not to procrastinate about saying our goodbyes. the time we have to allow ourselves to feel the pain of leaving. put short, i haven’t been a huge lover of this in-between time.
it’s hard. how do you spend 10 days with the people you’re about to do life with for 9 months and then go back home? how do you grow so close with them and become so vulnerable only to go right back to your normal life? it reminds me of spring break in high school. the week just felt like one giant teaser for summer. the past few weeks have been some of the weirdest ones i’ve ever experienced. having to say goodbye to friends going off to college while you stay home not starting the first day of class with everyone is strange. watching your best friend go through a whirlwind of crap, knowing you won’t be around for her, is some kinda painful. and seeing your parents so emotional about you leaving and realizing you won’t be home for thanksgiving, christmas, easter, birthdays, or your cousin’s wedding is a hard pill to swallow.
despite all of this, i also have realized this is a season the Lord has placed me in for a reason. training camp, launch, and all the in-between time He placed in my life as a new season me to grow. He is preparing my heart for this new journey i am about to take on. He is teaching me patience, and that sometimes the “waiting period” is just as important as the “traveling and doing period”. i’ve found myself spending time in prayer over my squad, the countries i’ll be traveling to, and over the people i’ll meet along the way. to truly enjoy this time i have left at home. the Lord has crazy things in store for these 9 months and i can’t wait to see what all that is. but for now, i’m okay with the “waiting period” and excited to see what the Lord teaches me through this. i’m learning to take everything one day at a time and enjoy this season i’m in.
alsooo t-minus 12 days out from launch!!! AND IVE MET MY SECOND GOAL OF 10,000!! you guys are incredible! seriously can’t express my love and gratitude enough!!
much love,
Brittney
