God has done incredible things in my life over the past four months. He has changed my view on so many things that were outside of my comfort zone before I was accepted to the Race. One of my greatest fears in applying for the Race was the fundraising. However, It wasn't actually the fundraising itself. I like to think that I'm fairly comfortable asking people for money. I know that I have a lot of people that love me and support me and also love God. I know that when I ask my friends and family for money, they are trusting God with donating their money. I was afriad that I may not get ALL the money. That I may have to come home before the end of the Race.
I was offically accepted as a World Racer on May 1, 2012. As of September 1, 2012, I will be committed to fully-funded (meaning that through the monthly donors, I will be fully-funded by our final deadline, March 1, 2013). God blew my fear of not being fully-funded right out of the water. I feel so incredibly blessed and loved by everyone who has donated money towards my trip. Those of you who were unable to donate financially and have prayed for me or donated things to my garage sale or given me your time, I truly appreciate that support as well. I could not be where I am without all of you.
There is a huge weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that my funding has been taken care of by God. He has affirmed in my heart that The World Race is where I am supposed to be and I am so thankful for that. It will be so nice to not have to worry about money back here at home while I am trying to minister to people while on the Race.
I leave for Chicago in 11 days and 22 hours and I cannot wait! I am so excited to be reunited with my squad and see al of their beautiful faces again. I am also very sad to be leaving home. I ask that you would pray for comfort for myself and for all my friends and family as I leave. The goodbyes have already started and it's really sinking in that I am about to leave home for almost a year.
I cannot express my graditude enough to all of you for all you support. Thank you so much!
