Thanks for visiting my blog page! Please look around the site to see what the World Race is about and to read my story and the stories of those on my team. I am excited that you are here and hope that you will consider supporting me in this journey. I have been getting a lot of questions lately about where I am going to be and when over the next two years so this blog is to explain that as much as I can right now.
As of two weeks ago I am back home in Michigan after being on orders for five months for the military in Colorado and Tennessee. Yes, there had been the possibility of being gone for the military until next year, but this would have been a voluntary assignment. I have chosen not to take those opportunities in light of wanting to be home with my family and friends, especially in light of my father’s recent sickness.
So, I have returned to Northwestern Mutual Financial Network full time and will finish out my employment there for the following 6-8 months until the Spring when I will again have military duty before leaving on the World Race. Then in July I will leave for an incredible 11 month journey serving people around the world and trying to be the hands and feet of Christ to others! I am so excited for this unexpected, challenging, and exciting opportunity in my life! (And no, we do NOT know what 11 countries we will going to yet 🙂 This does not bother me because I know that God will use my team no matter where we are)
Many people have been wondering how I am able to leave for a year. My answer is only by the grace of God. It is not normal that the military would allow someone to leave for a year, but my commander has agreed to work with me on this. My enlistment is not over and when I return from the World Race I will continue to serve in the Michigan Air National Guard. I am so blessed that I am able to serve first and foremost, my Lord and secondly, my country. I am truly living “For God and Country” and it takes my breath away that God has blessed me with all that I have in my life.
I hope that this answers some of the questions that I have been getting from people about where life is taking me. I am so glad to be home with family and friends again for a short time and I am so thankful for this crazy experience that is my life. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have or let me know if you would just like to talk. I would love to share more with you about the World Race or whatever else you would like to talk about. Also, if you feel it on your heart to support me in this journey please click on the “support me” link on the left. I have to raise a lot of money for this trip in order to live off of for the year that I will be gone so ANY support you can give is greatly appreciated. Even if it is only a few dollars, you will be making a difference in the world. Thank you for your consideration in supporting me and for visiting my blog page!
