Did I think I was going to like training camp? NO
Why? I like to sleep in my own bed, take nice warm showers, relax in well air conditioned places, and eat american meals. Keep in mind if I could choose one thing to eat for the rest of my life it would probably be a pb&j.
The reality is I was excited for training camp but I didn’t know what to expect. I had many fears going into the 10 days. After being at training camp for a few hours I knew that I was going to love it. The girls that I had been chatting with for the past few months became my best friends in a matter of seconds. Turns out that my sleeping pad is actually so comfortable. I was shocked when I found out about the shower situation. Buckets… I mean really? Turns out after a long hard day in the Georgia heat all I could dream of was showering in ice cold water. That’s what we got ice cold bucket water, and a measuring cup to dump the water on yourself. I absolutely loved it. Let’s talk about the heat for a second. As a person from Ohio (Go Bucks) I am familiar with all seasons but, summer has never felt so hot before. Eventually, I adjusted to the heat and humidity and stopped noticing the temperature. I’m not going to say that I LOVED the food at training camp but, I tried new things and did not starve. I even had eggs for the first time! No more allergies for me! This is why I enjoyed my time at training camp.
During this 10 days I experienced so many amazing things it is hard to pick and choose what experiences I will share. It is the most amazing thing to be surrounded by people who are on fire for God. I got to experience what it was like to live in a community with people who shared the same beliefs as me. God absolutely wrecked me in 10 days. I got to learn so much about myself. I got to shine Gods light and grace in the darkest places of my life. I learned and now truly believe that I can give everything to God. I lived in vulnerability for the first time in my life. I was able to freely worship everyday. I got to jump, dance, cry, sing, and even scream my praises to God. I learned first hand what it looked like to receive grace. I am so incredibly thankful for what training camp did to me.
I leave for launch in 3 days and 2 hours and I feel prepared in ways I couldn’t Imagine.
Did I like training camp? No. I LOVED IT!!!!!
