We arrived here in Swaziland on Saturday. We are safe and sound. We are staying in a huge house. That’s not what I expected. Woohoo, showers, bathrooms, a bed. Who could ask for more? Well we are lacking one thing. That is personal space. There are almost 80 of us total in this house. The men are gracious enough to tent outside, while all the women are inside. January and June racers all together as one big happy family. Its fun and inspiring, but a quick lesson in sacrifce. We are learning very quickly here that all rights we had back home no longer exist. The rights to personal space, alone time, independence and access to friends and family whenever you want are gone. I will admit that when I first got to Swaziland, I was completely overwhelmed with sadness 0ver what was left behind. I missed everyone very deeply. I even had fleeting thoughts of turning back, and I know I am not the only one. God, however, has other plans for me. He has spoken to my soul over the last few days. He reminded me why I am here. I signed up to lay my life down. Now it’s time to do it. It’s time to put action to my words. He made a sacrifice for me and my time has come. It’s my time to give up my life, my rights, my everything to follow Him, and be that love for others. Jesus said, “There is no greater love than he who lays down his life for his friend.” I want to be the love for others that Jesus has been to me. So with strength and encouragement from the Lord, “I press on toward the goal of the upward call of God in Jesus Christ.” Please pray for continued strength and endurance from the Lord. I am sorry about the lack of pictures but the internet is slow. I will get some next time.
