Here I am Lord, send me.
I don’t know how or why this just popped into my head but I can’t stop thinking about it. Actually I do know why, this thought just came to me because God knew I needed to hear that. I wasn’t even planning on writing another blog until I had finalized some of my fundraising stuff but….Here I am 10:09 PM, by myself on a random Wednesday night and the World Race is all that I can think about. I have spent the last few hours watching videos and reading blogs of past and present racers and I can’t believe that I’m sitting here, alone, and 10:11 now on a random Wednesday night, when in less than 87 days I’ll be taking of on my most exciting adventure yet.
Recently, and by recently I mean today, I have been having a hard time wrapping my mind around raising $15,800. There is technically a $5,000 deadline by the 22nd of June but since I committed so late I’ve been given some leeway. Still, that’s a lot of money in a very short amount of time. I know many if not all racers have dealt with this fear and anxiety at some point in their journey but it feels impossible to me right now. I don’t know how I’m going to do it but I would be crazy not to try. I’m trying to be realistic so I don’t get my hopes up, but that doesn’t leave me with many ideas to raise all this money so fast. As I watched all of these videos and read all of those blogs though, I felt the most peaceful reassurance wash over me knowing that this is going to be so good for me. I won’t get there alone and I’ve got a long way to go but I’m ready for the challenge.
I’m not one to ask for help but friends, I could really use your help. Prayers as always are appreciated and if you have any ideas on raising funds or would like donate, let me know! Thank you again!
All the love in the world
~Claire
