For a lack of a better title that’s what we’re going with:)
Holy freaking moly what a wild ride. I’ve learned so much in 10 days living with the same 47 people and digging deeper and deeper into what being a daughter of Christ means.
Snippets from my journal:
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“so far on night one I’ve slept in my tent for the first time and woke up multiple times throughout the night and woke up with a spider on the outside of the tent (which is nothing compared to some of the creepy crawlies that other people had to deal with). I’m sweating my butt off and I have nowhere to put my dirty clothes”
–Little did I know this was the least of my worries–
…Then it starts to get a little more serious…
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“why do I know the right answers to all of these questions but I never apply them to my life. I sit here and think of so many things I have to change before I launch or else I won’t be the real me, or that’s what it feels like. Why can’t I fully commit and say yes to what God wants and to not even think about what I want”
–Here’s me thinking too much about myself instead of simply saying yes to the small things that God wants for me not what I think he’s asking me to do–
It’s so much easier to just say yes then to have that whole “but what if this happens” mindset goin’ on. Ya know? That’s mostly what I took from training camp:)
Here’s a verse to kinda go along with what I’m tryin’ to get across cuz the Big Man says it better and of course more simply than I can lol.
Hebrews 11:1- Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
BAM, I know right, that’s some powerful stuff. Or at least I thought so.
So here I am chillen after this thing called training camp, not really sure how to feel… I don’t know if I’m excited for launch, or terrified, or if I’m done even processing what happened and the emotional battle in my head after experiencing what had gone on. My brain is a little scattered if you can’t tell, but I’ll get it together one of these days. Anyways I should probably tell you some of the most amazing moments from those 10 days. I GOT TO MEET MY NEW FAMILY!! I’ll name them and link their World Race accounts so you can stock their blogs too;). SO without further adieu (ooo fancy hehe) here’s Team RAW (Radically Authentic Women of God…the “G” is silent lol).
From Left to Right
Elle Caughran- Hilarious in every way and has a huge heart for kids with special needs, can’t wait to see her in action
Kaylen Kitts(to the left of me)- Kinda the mom of the group lol and such a strong leader and woman of God and is great in showing us different perspectives of the Bible
Taylor White(under Kaylen)- OUR FEARLESS LEADER and a role model for all of us when it comes to being an authentic Christian
Kat Deil(right under me)- She’s a twin, it’s kinda a big Deil;) Kat is so passionate about digging deeper into finding out who God is and it shows through her unique individuality
Hannah Gerrits(curly hair)- Such a sweet soul Hannah has grown so much into her identity in Christ since I’ve met her and seeing her come out of her shell has been so inspiring
Hannahgerrits.theworldrace.org
Kayla Carpenter(under Hannah)- Kayla has such a strong motivation to know each one of the people on our team and I’m so excited to grow in our friendship
Kaylacarpenter.theworldrace.org
Mattie Durrance(right of Hannah)- Mattie’s laugh is so contagious and the light of Christ shines through her as well as the spirit of kindness and gentleness
Mattiedurrance.theworldrace.org
Madi Johnston(far right)- Good Lord this girl is somethin’ else Lol *insert a billion laughing faces* Madi is so inspiring when it comes to being genuine and true to yourself and I can’t wait to make millions of memories with this one
*not pictured*
Abigail Mullis- Abba presents himself when you’re in the presence of Abigail, she is an amazing woman of God and has already changed my life radically
Abigailmullis.theworldrace.org
LOVE YOU ALL<3
