As I was thinking about my experience at the World Race training camp I really couldn’t come up with the right words to describe it. You really had to be there in order to really know all the different emotions I felt within those 10 days. The only way I knew how to describe it to people was it was emotionally, physically and spiritually challenging. People would ask in a good way? With a slight hesitation I would say yes. The truth is as much as it was such an amazing experience it was also one of the hardest experiences for me. It took me completely out of my comfort zone. I not only had to figure out how to set up and take down my home everyday but I had to learn how to live in a community. I thought I knew what community meant. I quickly realized I didn’t. I was living with 40 people I have never met with all different backgrounds. That was such an overwhelming experience for me. I didn’t know what to do or where I fit in. In the first few days I had to talk myself out of leaving several times. Satan was trying to tell me all sorts of things like I didn’t belong there and I was way to old to be doing something like this. Then through one conversation that all began to turn around. I was encouraged to take a lot of alone time with God and to try and stick through the training camp. Thats what I did. I am so happy I did!!!! As the days went by it started getting easier by the grace of God. I started to learn about each of my team mates and about their past and what they are presently going through. Each one of them brought something so unique and beautiful to the group and to me. I learned so much from all of them even if I didn’t always voice that to them. God spoke to me so much in those 10 days. He revealed to me a lot I didn’t really know was going on within me. I have a lot of healing to do from my past decisions and training camp is where that started. He also revealed his love for me and all of the squads going out to the field. Several times during praise and worship I would just smile because God was so proud of all of the people in that room and for their obedience. So yes, my description for training camp is Indescribable but in the most amazing way. I am so excited for this crazy journey ahead. Love you all! xoxo
