Hi! I’m Jen, Jenny, sometimes ‘Jennay” (spoken with a Forrest Gump accent)
I was born and raised in New Jersey.
I’m a true Jersey girl (Bon Jovi fan and all) with a southern heart. The country-side, fishing poles and pick up trucks make me weak in the knees.
I have been working in the childcare field for about 7 years.
Kids remind me of how I want to live- uninhibited, honest, full of faith and joy. FREE!
Why did I decide to go on The World Race?
My life had been going well. I had a decent job. I was working toward an Early Childhood Education degree. I was surrounded by loving friends and family who are always by my side when I need them. This little rebel was doing everything I was “supposed” to be doing. I was comfortable and enjoyed my life.
So why would I choose to go on a trip hundreds of miles from all I’ve ever known? Why would I go to a place where I won’t know where I’ll be sleeping, what or when I’ll be eating? How could I do such a crazy thing to leave those I love most to travel with strangers?
Let me tell you a little secret…
I couldn’t.
If I were relying of my own strength, and my own reason I couldn’t (or maybe wouldn’t) go.
A few months back, I felt that I was beginning to live my life just “going through the motions”. Don’t get me wrong, I love my life but I felt that I wasn’t living to my fullest potential. There was a pulling at my heart to venture out into the world. To live a life of abandon. To trust God with my life- my whole life. I applied for the world race and a few weeks later I was accepted. I am thrilled for this opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I am excited for Jesus to change me but scared for the challenge.
I couldn’t go on this adventure relying on myself. But I can go relying on God.
He will give me the strength to overcome my fears.
He will comfort me when I am scared.
He will keep me safe.
He will keep me going when I am defeated.
He will humble me and change me forever.
He is > than i.
I don’t know what The World Race will mean for me. I don’t know where I’ll be led during and after the race, but I do know God has me right where he wants me- and I’ve never felt more free.
