I have nothing deep or profound prepared for this, one of my final blogs before returning to the states, but I am led to begin saying goodbye. I just know that we are a week away from the closure of one adventure and the beginning of another. Honestly, the title of this blog just kinda popped into my head as a way of describing this series of events. The year’s seasons form a circle and so do the seasons of life. They look different for everyone, but each one of them is guided by the light of the Lord in the same way that the sun’s rays control the temperature. As this season comes to a close, I know that a tough transition is coming. One would be foolish not to treat this change with due respect. There is no telling what some, if not most of us will be doing in a week, a month, 3 months, much less a year.
I’ve been in a lot of thought and meditation and prayer lately about what my life will look like when I get home, and where it will go next. I can’t say that I’ve gotten anything solid; I also can’t say that I believe its time for me to know what’s next yet. This year I have learned to depend on God in ways that I literally have never thought of and my experiences and lessons will be invaluable as I navigate new waters. Again, I do not expect a cake-walk, but I do expect to be guided by my Lord in many ways, including through my friends, family and supporters who have been so encouraging for the last year.
Today, all of the Racers and the first batch of our debriefers are arriving and the end is inescapably beginning. Please pray for us as emotions begin to swell and fears are fought back down. Please prepare to greet us with grace and love as well as joy, because we are preparing to do the same. See y’all soon, and very soon, indeed!
