I just got back from training camp and woah. So many emotions. So many scenarios. So many things. It was so strange. The camp lasted 10 days (11 for me) and it somehow felt like 3 months had passed in this short period of time.
I got to know my team and y’all.. God knew what He was doing.
Fun Fact.. I have been praying for this team for 3 years.. yeah.. you heard me. THREE YEARS. I prayed that God would lead the right people to my squad and that they would be on fire, burning desire to further the kingdom of God, Christians. So, that’s what he sent me.
He has called each and everyone of us to a life we never thought we would have. It was all just a dream for me. Never felt like the time would actually come where I would get to be a part of something like this, yet here I am.
Every single one of my squad mates has a special place in my heart. I get the honor of serving beside them and watching them grow. They all have specific roles and God placed them in my life to push me into the person I can only hope to be.
It was so strange going from strangers to family so quickly. I had people fighting for me who didn’t even know me.
I had a teammate who stood beside me when I was struggling. She pushed me and knew what I was capable of even when I didn’t. AND that was day 3 of knowing her.
I had people who knew I was a picky eater and made me try new things everyday.
I had someone who thanked me daily for allowing him to use my hammock.
I had teammates who sat and listened to me when I was processing situations that happened to me years ago. They sat and loved on me.
We went 0-100 real quick.
Training Camp was hard, man. I’m not gonna lie, but these people are the most authentic and open people I have ever met.
They are radical Jesus lovers.
They are the community that I always longed for.
They are Y Squad.
It was very hard leaving them, because they made me better. They pushed me closer to God.
I was saying goodbye and I wasn’t ready for that. I was almost in tears having to leave these new friends of mine.
But, there is good news.. We get to spend the next 11 months together!!
I love you:
Mack, Erika, Kait, Chase, Allina, Leah, Carly, Kenna, Zachery, Susan, Madison, David, Megan, Nichol, Reece, Lyndsee, Paxtyn, Monica, and Kirsten.
I am so so thankful that God put our paths together. I cannot wait to see what this next year holds. Shine on Sister Stars!!
Also shout out to our leadership: Dan, Ruanne, Austin, Ashley, Seth, Katie, Syd, and Carson!! You all make my heart soar and I am super thankful for the love, laughs, and truth that you all poured into this team. You guys rock.
