Hello Friends and Family!
Thank you so much for taking the time to view my blog! It means so much to me that you are taking time of your busy schedule to see what I am up to nowadays.
For those of you who don’t know me or want to get to know more about me:
My name is Claudia and I am 27 years old. I am originally from Los Angeles, California. I have spent the last 5 years away from the state of California pursuing both a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Education. I lived 2 years in the City of Chicago and 3 years in New York City. I spent 3 years as a full-time Special Education teacher in the Bronx, New York primarily teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities. (This by far has been the toughest job that I have EVER had to endure!)
While a 6th grade teacher, I knew I was making a difference in my students’ lives. I knew I was doing my best to be their biggest supporter despite their circumstances. However, day by day I felt there was something missing. I wasn’t feeling fulfilled in my position. All I kept on asking myself was, “There must be something more?” As a woman of God and teacher, I knew what that “more” was.
I knew that if people lived a God-centered life the world would be different. I believe that our public schools would have enough funding for engaging curriculum and social workers/school counselors, our parents would have the motivation, resources and jobs to provide for their children and our teachers would not feel the pressures of state exam scores but of addressing the needs of the whole child. Living a Christ-centered life would make the difference in the world, and I yearned for that while teaching. I knew I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded people who also want to make an impact in the world just like Christ did while on earth. That is why I applied to the World Race!
I first head about the World Race while on my first mission’s trip to Haiti in July 2014 with my church Harvest Fields Community Church in the Bronx. I learned that the World Race not only went out to 11 countries in 11 months, all around the world, to serve communities in dire need but doing so while radiating the love of our God. That sounded so ideal to me but I knew I had to pray about it. I didn’t want to make this life decision alone like I had done my previous ones. So I prayed for almost a year. I got counsel from loved ones. After a year, the desire to apply was still there and I just knew money should not be an excuse for not applying. So after much reflection, prayers and many tears, I applied to the World Race! I prayed before and after I submitted the application. I prayed that God would make this life decision for me. I knew if I got accepted then I would go! Because at the end of the day, I would do anything for God! He has done so much for me that I would gladly pause my career to serve Him and His Kingdom! Because at the end of the day, God has done more for me than I can ever repay Him.
After much anticipation, I got a call and was notified that I was accepted to the World Race! This my friends was a confirmation that God wants me to do His work for His Kingdom! I am honored AND scared AND excited to do this!
However, I know I can’t do this without your support. You are my biggest cheerleaders on earth and know that I CAN do anything with your support, whether through prayers and/or donations.
Please consider supporting me as I embark in this life changing journey!
No words can thank you enough!
Love you all,
Claudia <3
