Remember when I started this Race? Back in September, on a team of five beautiful women? We were called Beauty for Ashes; we began our journey together at training camp, throwing ourselves into ministry during three months in Romania, Moldova, and Nepal?
I'm on a team of women. Again. This time there are six of us.
It's a month called "Manistry" because all of the wonderful men of A-squad get the chance to spend time together. Just them. Which leaves us women to be divided up amongst five teams. So here I am, with five new women on A-squad in Chanthaburi Thailand for "Wo-manistry." I must admit that I have had some hard times with being on all women's teams – I have gotten hurt and frustrated and annoyed. I have felt at times starved for male attention and have missed my male friends back at home. I just wanted to be able to do "guy stuff" and go on adventures and etc etc.
Blah blah blah.
I'll let you in on a secret – I love this team.
I'm stoked to be on an all women's team again.
And I never thought I'd say that.
Since being on a team with men (both of whom I adore) I have looked back and seen the wonders of being with all women. Thankfully, this time, it is with excitement that I say I get to chance to spend the time with these women. I get to. It's no longer I have to. It is an honor and a privilege and I could not be more excited for this month.
When I started the Race on an all women's team, I didn't take the time to realize how special it was. I didn't realize how much I could learn from women and how beautiful it was to be a part of a team of women. In these past seven months, I have seen just how amazing women are, how beautiful it is to have relationships with them, and how far they can push me in my faith.
I get the chance to dig deep with five other women and be a part of something special. Maybe our team will only be together for this month, maybe it will stay the same for the next four. It's hard to say and I have no idea what will happen beyond this point. However, I'm okay with that. I'm good with that. We're going to have one of the best months ever and I cannot wait to relate to you all that occurs here.
Already we've had some good family time and some good laughs. Already we've started to tell stories of our past seven months on the field and tales from home. Already, we're sisters. Who could ask for more?
We're in for a great month. Water guns, buckets of water and balloons will be making appearances this month for the Thai New Years (April 13-14). I shall consume more Thai iced tea than my stomach, bladder, or mind can deal with. Asia has everything I could ever need – from Hershey's to Garnier. The pastor, his wife, and their son are the cutest family ever. The Thai people are known for smiling and being kind.
True story – I bought super glue today at the store so that I can put my Bible back together. The glues were buy one get one free and the cashier grabbed me another one because she knew I didn't understand the sign and had no clue that I could get a free one. So nice!
So stay tuned people.
Papa always knows just what I need – even when I don't know it myself.
I apologize that I didn't blog as much as I should have in Uganda. I am going to be writing about it this month and putting them up late. Internet was much too frustrating to deal with there. You will hear all about it soon.
