oh man, it’s time!
Today Friday January 12th, 2018 I launch for the World Race… What!! Where as the time gone! Right now as I type this I am waiting at the Fort Lauderdale airport to meet my squad members. In just a bit I will be hugging and talking to the people I will be serving along side for the next 11 months! I love them already and I haven’t even met them. I’m more nervous about meeting them then I am about going on the actual race but I’m pumped to experience this with each and everyone one of them!
These past three weeks have been a lot of packing and unpacking, long conversations with God, great conversations with supporters, and a lot of conflicting emotions.
Firstly, let me tell you, packing is a pain! It does not matter how many times I watch packing tutorials I still managed to make life completely difficult for myself. I’m 100% sure I forgot something important but you know administrative is number 7 on my gifting list and I’ve come to terms with that. What I do know is that I am ready for this next chapter and I’m pumped!
As the days continued to wash away and launch was among me I began to feel at peace. This shocked me because I was too calm! I felt that I should be more panicked, unsure about my decision but I was honestly ready for this next chapter in my life. Things changed for me when I finally accepted and came to terms with the blessing God has over my life but if you were to ask me two months ago how hard would it be leaving my family, I would have cried at the thought of it. Talking to God daily gave me the sense of peace I needed. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid” – John 14:27. This sense of peace also comes from having the best support from you guys.
I am thankful for the amazing amount of support I’ve received from everyone! I sit and think how blessed am I to have such great friends, family members, mentors surrounding me and sowing and speaking life into me. It overwhelms me how much support I receive. Sometimes I catch myself crying not because I’m sad but because I’m really happy and thankful. There is so much love surrounding us racers and it gives us the fuel we need to create an alliance of Jesus warriors. You all keep me encouraged, humbled, and thankful because of the love you show me and words you speak over me. I can not thank you enough!
Expect little clips of me while on the race and more blogs of course!
