Hey guys! I just want to give you all a chance to get to know me. I am 28 years-old living in my hometown of Jackson, GA. I am currently completing my fifth year of teaching Special Education, working with 7th and 8th graders in English. I am the only child of Mike and Tina Caudle, and yes, I am living with them…I have lots of money to raise! Wink wink.
I have decided to leave it all and join this ministry opportunity because I absolutely feel called. I have been working with my hometown church, Jackson United Methodist Church, since middle school. I have gone on mission trips just about every summer with those guys, even throughout college. After I graduated, I felt the need to come back and work with the youth group that helped raise me; I’ve been doing it ever since.
In my spare time I love traveling around the U.S. with my friends, going on many awesome adventures. I also love to create, whether through art or writing. There is just something about a thing that’s local and handmade! Books are life; they help me understand the world around me. I have the cutest rescue pup, Peaches, and we like to hang out. Anything outdoors and you’ll find us! Indian Springs, High Falls, the front yard, or where ever.
The World Race actually chose me many years ago, and I am finally in a place to go. The idea of getting to travel the world and experience others’ ways of life is just incredible. I love the fact that in a few short months I will be able to grow, empathize, and share the Gospel with people who live a completely different life than me. I am a bit nervous, though; having to leave everything and everyone I’ve ever known behind is heart-wrenching. I keep reminding myself that the best is yet to come, and that all the people I love will be here for me when I get back. A fresh start and a new way of thinking are just too tempting to say “no” to. The notion of having to raise ($insert brand new car amount here) is absolutely terrifying. I just know that my ability to rely and trust fully on God is going to improve.
I just know that this experience is going to be unlike any other, and I am so looking forward to the person I will be on the other side of it all. Please keep me in your prayers as you continue to go about your days; I will most certainly be thinking about all of you.
