Change is in the air!

So funny thing. I never once thought to myself how drastically things could change.  For example me being here on the race now, everything seems to change back at home the one year I am gone.  This is not necessarily a bad thing.  It was very unexpected though.  It makes me think about how in the past ten years not even this much has changed.  It may be because I am there and don't realize it's that drastic.  But, in the matter of five months the world has just seemed to turn upside down.  Crazy.  It might seem more crazy because I am away and there is nothing I can do about these changes.  Changes like losing your best friend, your family moving, stuff in church changing, among many personal things.  Change is a good thing many times.  It can be a new challenge for you, but it's good.  Just takes a little bit of getting used to. Change helps grow us, it helps us see life at a different perspective, it can also give you more opportunities in life.  There's a lot of good in change even though it may be hard for us at times.  

Another change that recently took place on the race was team changes.  I knew it was going to happen eventually and I was looking forward to the change.  Although, I never would have thought to be placed on an all girls team.  That was the one ting I did not want at training camp.. or ever for that matter. For one I knew it would be hard because being with all girls would challenge me in big ways and that scared me.  God totally changed my heart though and He has blessed me with five amazing ladies.  I am now super pumped to be part of a team.   with all girls.  I believe we can learn a lot from each other.  We are all different in our own way, but we all have something to offer.  I know that during this time at least for me God is going to be teaching me a lot.  Growing me in ways I never would have thought.  Growing in Him and in relationships with these wonderful ladies!  I am so thankful this was God's will.  I prayed a lot for His will to be done, knowing that He has a purpose and a plan for us. 

So our team name is Strength in Variance!!!  Meaning we all have strength in our differences, whether its ministry with our contact or teaching each other.  God has placed us together for a reason.  We will bring Praise to His name!  

We are now located in Ruse, Bulgaria living in a church apartment.  We will be doing a variety of ministries which I will touch on when I learn more about them.  We actually just arrived at our location yesterday!

So as all of you know.  I still have a little over $3600 to raise before July 1st.  About two months.  It's been a little slow lately. It sometimes makes me nervous.  But I know God is in control.  He has provided every time so far.  Please once again be praying about supporting me.  I'm almost there! SO CLOSE!  Remember that you are just as a part of this ministry as I am.  Some go, some send.  It's all for the glory of God.  He has called me to this.  I know for a fact. I want to thank you all for all the prayers and support in everything.  It means a lot.  Please be praying.