As of today I only have 10 more days on the Race. I can’t believe that it has gone by so fast! I wanted to take a few minutes and thank A LOT of people who have helped me on my path through the World Race. God has allowed me to do amazing things these last 11 months and I can’t even express how grateful I am to Him for allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey. But I can express how grateful I am to everyone else, so here goes…
(Just a warning: This kind of sounds like I just won the Oscar or something, although it really wasn’t intended to be this corny.)
I want to say a big THANK YOU for all of those who have been reading my blogs while I have been on the Race and special THANK YOU for those who have been commenting on them! It’s really nice to know that people haven’t forgotten about me while I’ve have been out on the field. So THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I also want to thank all those people who have supported me financially throughout the World Race. If it wasn’t for your kindness and generousity this trip would not have been possible. Thank you for believing in me enough to allow God to do wonderous things through your support. You may never know all that your contribution did or the people that it touched, but God does and I sincerely thank each of you for it!
Thank you to everyone for all the prayers that have been prayed for me and the people we’ve ministered to and the World Race in general. I can’t tell you how much that means to me! Sometimes I think other people’s prayers have helped me get through a whole lot!!!! I probably will never know how many people prayed for me but I know people did and I know that it helped make all the difference!
I don’t think I will be ever able to thank Diane and Orrin Cope enough for all that they have done for me this year. I love you guys so much! And I am so thankful that God put people like you in my life and my family’s life! Your support and love will never ever be forgotten. I can’t wait to tell you stories about this past year that you helped happen! May God pour His blessings out on you both!!
I also want to thank AIM and Seth and Jerry for allowing me to come on the World Race. It was an honor to come and work along side so many amazing people. Thank you for giving me the chance of a lifetime! There’s no words to express just how grateful I am to you all! And thank you to the Pitts and the Days! You four have been awesome. Thank you for caring so much about us! I know without a doubt I’ll be seeing you guys in the future! And finally last but not least, I want to thank the Blacks and Andrew for all the time, teaching and counseling that they have poured into us over the last few months of our lives.
And to all the other World Racers, thanks for going on this crazy journey with me! Thanks for your friendships and your love! I know I have made some friends for a lifetime! I will miss you!
Most importantly, I can’t forget my family! My family has been there for me every step of the way on this journey. They have had to deal with all my emotional junk throughout the year, all the tears, all the stress and all the worries and fears. They’ve had to deal with little to, at times, no contact from me. They’ve had to deal with all my responsibilites that I left at home, even if it meant a lot more trouble and irritation for them, but they never ever complained. They’ve helped me on every level and I don’t how I can ever thank them enough. I may have been the one who went on the World Race and had a huge life adjustment, but ya’ll had to adjust your lives too due to my decision and you did it without any recogintion or thanks. My family has shown me what the true meaning of love and family means. Thank you for everything! I love all of you so very much and I don’t know how I could have made it through the Race without ya’ll in my life! I am so proud to have you as my family!!!
So thank you everyone who made these last 11 months possible for me! I love you all!
