After 4 days of attempting to complete this blog, I have been slightly busy with being reunited with my Z squad family and trying to prepare my heart for the journey at hand. To catch of all of you up to speed, the last few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind for me. I attended my last BCM of my college career, graduated with honors from Marshall University a semester early, spent Christmas in Washington DC away from my family, had the privilege of being part of a Military Bowl Game victory, watched one of my best friends marry the girl of his dreams, moved out of my college house, and all the while I was attempting to make final preparations to launch for the World Race. In all of the madness has been my life, the Lord has just been so faithful in providing. From random emails to my best friend allowing me to take her favorite maxi skirt with me, I have just been blown away by the network of people that God has generously placed in my life. However, just a few days ago, as I sat in the floor of my parent’s house organizing all of the belongings that I have obtained during my college career, all I could think about is how much I am going to miss my shoes this year. Then it hit me, this is exactly why I need the World Race. For the longest time I have said that I have a passion for seeing the gospel message taken to the nations, but in reality I have lived a life that suggests the opposite. I have spent so much time collecting comforts in shoes, clothing, and relationships that sometimes I lose sight of what I was created to do. I have had so many doubts in the process that has gotten me here, but at this point there is no turning back. This is it. This is the day. This is what we have all been striving for. Finally, the day has come that the rest of Z squad and I actually launch on our journey to Zambia. I am overwhelmed with the responsibility of taking the gospel to the nations, but honored nonetheless that the Lord has decided to use me to help bring fame and glory to His name.
At this point in time, with no delays, my team and I should be arriving in Zambia on Sunday. For the first month Team FIERCE will be paired with two other teams. We also know that we will be doing some youth sports ministry. I MIGHT GET TO USE MY DEGREE THAT I JUST EARNED! Please be praying for health and safety of our team as we travel, and that the Lord will clearly reveal to my heart the individual people that He would have us develop a relationships with. I will be updating this blog info and Facebook as soon as possible. I love you all so very much
