Finished up my last time to pack all of my stuff. Just did my last week of team finances (Hallelujah Chorus in the background). And now I’m writing my last overseas blog. Don’t worry, I’ll write a couple more when I get home so you know how I’m doing. But this is my last blog as a current World Racer.
It’s been an amazing year. I’ve seen God work in ways I’ve never seen before. I’ve experienced and learned more about our world than I ever thought I would. Sure there’s been mistakes; poor decisions, bad choice of words, bad attitudes, but there’s grace and we learn from these mishaps.
I know that a lot of you have looked at our year and said, “Wow, I could never do that.” The truth is that many of you could. The other truth is that this is not for everyone. For every missionary sent out, there are dozens at home who help support financially and through prayer. We could not have made it this year without those people. And also remember that flying around the world serving Jesus doesn’t make you a better Christian. Missionaries don’t immediately become superhuman and rid themselves of all their problems. If anything, it makes you more aware of them.
I want to thank all of my friends and family who have supported me from home this year. Every thought and prayer has been more appreciated than you can imagine.
I also want to thank Adventures in Missions for providing me with this wonderful opportunity to see Jesus throughout the world. It has been truly amazing.
This year has been great. But it’s not the end all of James Spano. I mean, I haven’t even lived a full quarter of my life yet. Lot’s more to do.
