A friend of mine and I questioned how we would respond if asked about our experience at training camp…we were speechless then and I am speechless now. However, somehow I am supposed to reflect upon my experience in a blog. The truth is that I am still processing all the events that have taken place and the shock of all these new experiences is beginning to settle down.
Although I tried not to set any expectations about training, I discovered that it is almost inevitable to have preconceived notions. Therefore, I concluded that the issue then is not about developing expectations rather the issue is about listening to God and adapting to change.
I arrived at camp with expectations of learning about the details of the trip, but quickly discovered that the Adventures in Missions (AIM) staff wished to offer us much more than just logistics. The feelings of fear and rejection that we carried with us into camp were slowly replaced with feelings of deliverance and acceptance.
I know that we are all going to face many struggles over the next year, but I feel so incredibly blessed and so comforted knowing that I will be able to serve our Lord with such an amazing group of people. Our squad arrived at camp as complete strangers but left as a family.
