I have blogged a lot durng my time on the Race. I have told about big happenings and small happenings and random thoughts that would pop into my head. And slowly over the course of the Race, my blogging has slowed down a little bit. Well maybe a large bit. But I have come to a point where this
"World Race Lifestyle" is normal.
Where vying for your life while crossing the street is a daily routine.
Trying to figure out public transportation in a foreign country is another thing on the agenda.
Bringing some form of toilet paper whenever you go out, not knowing what or where a toilet will be.
Where you are ready to bust out a skit or a testimony whenever your contact asks.
And places with free wi-fi are where we flock for meals and free times.
(a family we had dinner with our first week in Malaysia)
316 days ago— anythng new and foreign was interesting and blog worthy. But now a lot doesn't even cross my radar. It is simply normal and a part of my every day life. I guess I have become accustomed to life overseas and the unexpected is not so much of a surprise any longer. Now in 18 days I may have more to blog about when I once again touch American soil. But we will cross that bridge when it comes.
(enjoying a fun team activity at the bowling alley)
Until then my goal is to enjoy as much as I can. Enjoy living overseas. Enjoy Family Force 6 and most importantly, enjoy The World Race. Because once it is over….
That's it!
18 more days and it's over!
It's tough being on the field for 316 days. It's tough to be away from home and 'normalcy' for 11 months. It's tough to pack up your stuff once a month (sometimes more) and move to where you will be living for a set amount of time. It's tough to not have your own bed or shower (or a bed or a shower at all) for a length of time. It's tough being around the same 5 people all hours of the day (even when sleeping). It's tough always sharing your heart and letting others into your life. It's tough.
(riding a roller coaster at a theme park in Kuala Lumpur)
And I am feeling it. Yes I'm tired most of the time. Yes I desire my bed. Yes I desire my shower. Yes I desire my puppy. Yes I desire choosing foods I like when I want. Yes I desire my family and friends. Yes I desire English (all the time). Yes I desire unlimited internet. Yes I desire home.
And I will get that, when the time comes. But the Lord has called me on an 11 month trip for a reason. Not to back out or quit 18 days early but to make it the complete 334 days and I intend to do just that. And maybe that is easier said than done- but I guess with anything you do in life, it will have to be a daily choice to continue on and knowing that through obedience and faith God will bless you because of it.
(visiting the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur)
**Thanks for letting me rant/process for awhile. Not too much is happening here in Malaysia. Just trying to live life and enjoy these last 18 days!**
