Wow, the Race is almost over. It’s hard to wrap my brain around it. I can’t believe there will be no more 22 hour bus rides, packing up my backpack each month, going to a new country every single month, living with 6 other people constantly, or sleeping on the floor.
I’m going home in less than a month. I get to see my family, eat all the good foods I’ve missed, hang out with my friends, drink some legit coffee, and sleep in my own bed.
I’m not going to say this was the best year of my life. It was absolutely amazing and I have learned SO much. But this year is more like a jumpstart to my future. God has so much more to teach me, so many more places for me to visit and see, so many more things to do for His kingdom.
But I wouldn’t trade this year for anything. The ups and downs, bumps in the road, hard days, sick days and everything else. All of it was worth every second. I’m so grateful that the Race is where God called me to this past year. I’ve made friendships I know will last a lifetime, disciplines and habits have been formed that won’t be easily broken, lessens learned that I won’t forget.
I’ve seen many cultures, met tons of people, eaten lots of different foods, and seen how God is moving around the world. It’s been such a gift.
But now it is almost over. But it has come in perfect timing. To be honest, I have not been homesick at all this year. I never hit the “month 7 slump” everyone said would happen. I never got tired of moving around. I never got tired of the constant change. And I know all of that is because God has had His hand on me and this was exactly where I was supposed to be. I was created for this. He knew it before I was even born. There were definitely hard days along the way but I never wanted to quit. And I’m so glad that God kept my heart strong even through the hard times.
And now as we are almost done, I feel ready. Not in a terrible, longing kind of way where I just can’t wait to get home and can’t focus on where I’m at. It’s more like the peaceful, I know this was an amazing year and I’m going to soak in every last second but I’m also glad I get to hug my family in two weeks. Thank you Lord for this year.
I can’t wait to see all of you when I get home. Please hit me up and take me out for coffee (cuz I’m going to be flat broke ;)). I want to tell you all about my year BUT I definitely want to hear all about YOUR year as well! Everything you have done is just as important as everything I have done. So please catch me up on all I have missed while I was gone. I love you. Can’t wait to see you soon.
