You know, like in movies when the hero is being told they have to push through and make haste to save the day…
Uhg. I feel like that’s all I do. I am the energizer bunny- I just keep going- without feeling very energized! Late nights keep getting later. I’ll be honest. I’m tired of going most days! I am an introvert and a homebody. Lately, it seems, all I’ve done is run, run, run! I get frustrated because time is flying and I’m not getting to do everything I want or even need. I get worried about the fundraising, about getting gear (as a saver, I’ve done a lot of spending for gear :P), about not getting enough quality time with my family, about not getting to enjoy my favorite season, and the list goes on.
I’ve definitely been learning that I have to prioritize. I have to block out time for everything, so I have to make sure what I’m doing is worthwhile. It may not always be what I’d like to be doing, but it has to count.
I encourage you to do the same- busy or not- make your priorities count. Invest your time, don’t just spend it.
It’s also very easy when I’m super busy like this to get focused on myself. I get wrapped up in what I want or need, or how I’m going to get it all done….and there’s my problem. I can’t do it all. I can’t get it all done by myself. I am reliant on others, and ultimately, my God. I may be the main character in this, but God is the director and producer. So if I am to ride until dawn, so be it.
He is my strength and my refuge and my ever-present help in my need. All we need to do is cry out to Him. Be broken for Him so He can mold us and use us. We have to stop trying to tape ourselves up and realize that He is the healer. He has it under control.
So I just gotta breathe and keep going. I may be overwhelmed, but I will not be overcome.
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:2
Hope this encourages you to keep going- even if you want to quit. You can do it, just lean on Christ and He will guide you through and give you what you need, when you need it.
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I have my tent, my pack, my sleeping bag, my sleeping pad (that I may return and get a better one…bye bye 
lol), some clothes from Salvation Army (because who wants to stain all of their clothes with Georgia’s red dirt?!), other odds and ends, and we’re 51% of the way to the December 18th goal!
I’ve been getting my packing list together for training camp that is two weeks (I repeat, TWO WEEKS) away!!!! and I’m super excited, but as previously stated, a bit overwhelmed. Your prayers are much appreciated, and if there is any way I can pray for you, please let me know!
Bake sales will continue, and fundraiser date will be announced soon, hopefully! 🙂 Keep beginning of November open! I promise it’s not gonna be a pasta dinner! 
