We made it. It’s been a long, hard struggle, but we’re here in Matamoros, Mexico, the site of our training for the World Race.
To think that just this morning we awoke in my mom’s house in Southern California, only to see this day carry us hundreds of miles away to begin this grand adventure. It’s somehow not quite real yet.
Today was mostly about getting here; our real training and orientation begins tomorrow. But even so, there is much to take in from this first day.
This afternoon, as we flew from Houston to Brownsville on a tiny little puddle-jumper plane, I began reading Epic by John Eldredge. I have a group of guys back home who I’ve been reading and discussing John Eldredge books with for more than a year now. Really to say that doesn’t do them justice. They’re much more than a group of guys. They’re my brothers, my comrades in arms, the guys who’ve got my back spiritually. Anyway, they’ve decided to read Epic next, and I thought that since I can’t be there with them, I’d at least read along with them on my trip.
Anyway, the book starts with a quote from The Lord of the Rings, in which Sam wonders aloud, “I wonder what sort of tale we’ve fallen into?” That’s exactly how I feel. It’s as though I’ve awoken inside some amazing story that God is telling. I’m eager to see what happens next!
Okay, so now for some details. Katherine and I are staying in the home of a local couple named Roberto and Olga. They are wonderfully warm people, and though they speak no English, they’re instant affection for us shines right through. They’ve given us their guest room, pictured here. It’s humble, but for the next eight or nine days, it’s home.
It was great to meet up with the other Racers again. It seems we’re all in the same condition: exhausted, excited, and eager to get started. We took team pictures, which should be up on the team pages, so go check those out and see the people you’re praying for.
That’s enough for Day One. Please pray for all the World Racers during our training, especially that God would speak to us regarding His vision and plans for the year.
More to come…
