ad·dic·tion
?’dikSH?n/
noun
1.
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
What am I addicted to?
Well I’m addicted to many things. But what does it mean to be “addicted”? The actual definition states: physically and mentally dependent upon a substance. While my addictions may not be substances, they are, however, the most important parts of my life. And the drive and reasoning behind everything that I do.
The first one is love. Love of my family, my friends, peers, co-workers, strangers, animals, and life. But especially my love of God. Through Him, all things are possible.
The second addiction I have is to my family. They are my everything and without them I wouldn’t be who I am today. Without their support, the World Race wouldn’t even be an option. Through them, I can share the love and blessings I have
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My next addiction is my friends. My other support system. These are some of the most amazing people I’ve met throughout my 21 years and I absolutely can’t wait to share this next journey in my life with them.
The final addiction I have is to helping people. No matter what it is, I would do anything to see everyone happy. Whether its service work, mission work, or simply telling someone they’re beautiful, I want to see that change and impact on people.
That is one of the reasons I am so drawn to the race. The idea of getting to meet numerous new people and have an impact on them through God is greater than anything else I could ever imagine. I simply can’t wait for this journey to start. These addictions I have are what drive me through each and every day. They will also be what gets me through the race; through all the hardships, homesickness, moments of amazing grace and love, they will be there to push me through.
“You’ve got to live it while you can, we’ve only got one life.”
