Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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It’s 5:30 AM, my first morning in my own bed. A huge storm woke me at 4 AM so I’m reflecting on the past 24 hours. After almost 48 hours of travelling I arrived in Fargo yesterday morning at 10:00. I was greeted at the airport by Nate, Leah, Abbey, and Kristen, and John and Claire Bergman on behalf of Melissa, since she had to work. It was so wonderful to see their faces, feel the hugs, and laugh and cry together after a year apart….so familiar, yet somehow unfamiliar all at the same time.   It was so surreal flying into Fargo and recognizing Innovis, Bethel Church, the neighborhood my house sits in, etc. It almost surprised me how it all looks the same after 1 year. I walked into my house and it looks exactly the way I remember it (A HUGE THANK YOU to Nate and Leah for supporting me, loving me, and blessing me incredibly through living there and caring for it for a year!!!)

I’m so thankful for a great first day back. It felt wonderful to sit on the blue couch and laugh and tell stories. I have been so blessed with amazing friends who love and listen well.

I think the strangest thing for me is how at peace I feel. I know I’m not the same person I was when I left 11 months ago. I expected to have a harder time stepping back into old, familiar places knowing I am so different, but His grace is sufficient for all things and so far transition is going very well.  I’d ask for your continued prayers as I know transition and re-entry is a process that will take some time to walk through. 

I want to thank each and every one of you who has prayed, supported me financially, written me encouraging emails, and loved me every day of this journey. I COULD NOT have done this without you, and I am greatly indebted to you for your partnership. Thank you for helping me learn, love, grow, and bring His Kingdom around the globe. This past year has truly been one of the most valuable experiences of my life.