I’m currently at my final debrief of The Race with my entire squad in Antigua, Guatemala, trying to hold on to every moment I can. There are only two full days left until we all fly to our respective countries. On Monday morning I will fly into Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with the majority of my squad and then flying home to St. Louis the next day to stay with family for a little while. For the next week or two I will be resting and seeing as many people as I can. What’s next? I’m not 100% sure. God is slowly revealing to me where He wants me and I’m doing my best to be patient and follow the path He has laid out for me.
As for the question, am I ready to be done with The World Race? No, not even close. I’ve absolutely loved this last year and everything I’ve learned from it. I could easily do this year over again. Not that this last year was easy. I’ve been pushed and stretched in uncomfortable ways. But I am so thankful for every single uncomfortable, hard lesson. The Fusion Route in particular is something I am so thankful for. With the unique differences in the Fusion route, it allowed me to see God and grow in ways I couldn’t of anyway or anywhere else. I’ve seen God provide in ways that didn’t seem possible. I’ve met Him in ways I never met Him before. I heard His voice when I though that could never happen to me.
One of my favorite lessons from the Race has been learning to hear the voice of the Lord. Doing daily life waiting on the Lord and going the way He wants has brought some of the craziest stories and testimonies. The best part of it all is I can now recognize when it’s His voice, and when it’s not. It’s never an audible voice but I know it’s the Lord. That’s a lesson I wouldn’t trade for anything.
And I’m so thankful for the Fusion Squad. It’s a smaller squad than normal routes, and that made room for close relationships to form. I’ve made life-long friends all over the states and all over the world. Those friends can expect me to be showing up at their homes soon (HOLLA Scotland and France)!
I am excited to go home and continue living this lifestyle. Listening to the Lord’s voice and seeking the Kingdom in everyday life. Life is ministry now. This year has ingrained that in me. Shoot dang, friends I am so thankful for this year. Please, join me in praying for my transition back home and what the Lord has next!! I’m pretty pumped to see what He has for me and my squadmates.
