My teammates. My sisters. The ones who know me and can recite my life back to me. We have been living together, eating every meal together, doing ministry together, going to bed and waking up together everyday for the past 7 months. Now, its time to say goodbye, not to them but to us as a team. Team changes are happening in just about two weeks, and though its exciting, I’m so sad to leave my goofy gals! We have gone through a lot, from there being 6 of us by the time training camp and ended and launch rolled up and then to 4 after India and for the duration of Nepal. Even our tiny team of 4 have impacted me greatly the past two months. With that being said, here is what I have loved and learned from my 5 OG teammies on Kingdom Come:
Katie Angelica Holliday, KT, Katie babe, KK. Strength-
My dear, how I miss you! The one who softens my restless soul whenever I feel unheard. You are my listener and song bird. Literally. We can jam SO HARD to anything from Justin Bieber to Cage the Elephant (Abi too, of course!! it wouldn’t be a JB/Cage sesh without her). You have taught me how to gracefully GROW throughout our 5ish months together. I feel like I witnessed you turn from a seedling into the most beautiful flower. It inspired me to love myself when things got tough and to keep my eyes facing upward to our Savior. Thank you for being a shoulder to cry on, most of those tears being from laughter! Thank you for loving Nutella as much as I do, probs more, and for laughing at all my lame jokes. You’re such a rockstar. Literally. A rock in my life and a shining star to everyone you meet! I’ll see ya so soon, booboo.
Abigail Brittin Pena, Abi, Abbers, dada, bby gurl ;). Live-
Abigail my love, you have taught me what was on your key, to simply LIVE. To be me and be free and not give a damn. oops. Momma didn’t raise no… if you know what I mean. Your selfless and unoffending heart pushes me to be the best and most true version of myself, a me that you so easily bring out. You are one of my greatest treasures in life! Thank you for countless dance parties and for introducing and convincing me to watch all of Harry Potter with Christy. Within the span of 5 days, I should add. I feel like I owe you a leg because wow you have loved me so very well and taught me so very much! Also, thanks for getting me in the habit of saying amazing all the time, and wild. You are wildly amazing and I adore the heck out of you!
Christy Belle McPherson, Chris, Christ with a Y (but like not really because it’s not pronounced Christ. also there is no fear in McPherson), Chrishtia, wild child. Bloom-
A compassionate friend and fierce confidant you are, darling. You’re the littlest of the sisters if we’re physically speaking! A sister that fights for what’s right and is on freakin FIRE for the Lord and His written word! That’s what you have taught me, to ignite the fire inside of myself. You’ve constantly encouraged me to stand up for what I believe in and not to let anyone put out my flame because what I have to say matters! I truly believe that my wisdom and opinions are worthy of being heard. Thank you for sharing and showing your passion, and for always being someone I can scream at the top of my lungs with on any roof. I will definitely miss our crazy dance parties and acoustic free styling together… we should really become hip hop dancers or rappers! You are a ball of fun fun fun fun FUN 😉 and I love ya!
Caitlyn Mae Morrison, kiki, mom, neeerd (in the best most loving way, of course!), google, Mary Poppins, hufflepuff. Safe-
If I had to describe you in three words I’d say empathetic, smart and, what most people don’t know, FUNNY. You are for real for real a funny girl and you don’t even know it half the time! I’m not sure if it’s because your little adorable “quirks” make me laugh or what, but you can always catch me with a smile on my face when you’re around me! I can always count on you to be there for me when I’m feeling physically or emotionally down. You have taught me how to consistently CARE. I have always been the “serving” type, but you show me how to be selfless and not expect anything in return. It is how you love! And I sure do love that. Thank you for letting me let loose around you, even if I make you uncomfy at times ;). Your smart brain has filled me with lots of knowledge, it actually surprisingly helps me appreciate my education much more! Thats a big deal. Never ever stop singing Hamilton or referencing Star wars. EVER. Just be you! Can’t wait to style you soon, honey! ily.so.much.
Makennah Marie Hollifield, my butterfly, ken ken, mak, hippie (by soul and clothes, not by nature or habits), kenna girl. Joy-
Last but definitely not least! You are a literal ray of sunshine. On a cloudy day your light always fills the atmosphere and warms every heart in the room! You have taught me so much about living in FREEDOM and of the authority that lies within in me. You live each day like it is your last and live completely liberated. As free as a bird, or should I say butterfly, in the sky! You allow me to spread my wings and take off, knowing full and well that I’ll return to the ground. You love me through every season, every frustration, hurt and every joy. You dance with me in the literal and figurative rain and protect my heart as if it were your own. Thank you for all the happiness you provide. For every ounce of Jesus’ love that you so graciously pour into everyone you encounter. Our tickle fights wont necessarily be missed, because I for sure despise being tickled, but the laughter that comes from them will. Your hand holding and hugs (I’m not physical touch with basically anyone but you and my dog) are always welcomed. We will chicken wang and egg roll forever, my sweet girl! I love you lots!
I feel as if I could write novels on each individual lady. I hope this allowed you to get to know them a little more and see just how much they have impacted my life on the race! Abi and Katie, I miss you both so much and wish y’all were still here, but you both have inspired me to keep going no matter the circumstance! Y’all are so very strong. Kenna, Christy and Caitlyn, I will so miss being on our tiny team, but I know there are great things to come! Kingdom Come will always hold a special place in my heart, being apart will be hard but good. I, as I always say, am excited and expectant for the future! Please be praying for my new team, whoever they may be because I’m not sure who they are yet. Be praying that we have a great dynamic and will learn a lot about each other, life and Jesus through one another! Thanks for reading and feel to subscribe for more updates!
