This week has been a week full of pondering, thinking, praying and seeking.
I thought I made a mistake. I thought I needed to switch World Race routes. I just wasn’t sure anymore.
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Tuesday, my squad learned of the death of one of our squad mates. 11 days out from training camp, we’d have met face to face and grown our friendships even deeper. She was a light and an encouragement. Such a sweet soul.
It was a solemn day. None of us really knew what to say or do. We all asked “Why?”
But then something happened. We realized- she’s winning. She ran her race, although it doesn’t seem like it. I wouldn’t wish her back, no matter how much she will be missed, she is way better of, really in a better place- no matter how cliche it sounds.
God is using her in her death to bring our squad even closer together. We, as a squad, have thought of ways to honor our squad mate.
God turned our mourning into joy and dancing. We are so sad but at the same time we are now more than ever ready to meet, ready to honor our friend at Camp and on the Race.
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This tragedy abolished every thought of my being wrong. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this route, July Route 3, is MY ROUTE. F SQUAD IS MY FAMILY. I don’t like thinking that it took this sadness to realize it but God uses mysterious methods. It doesn’t matter how hard it’s been to fundraise. It doesn’t matter that it seems impossible. Because it’s not, it’s not impossible.
It’s not about me. It’s about the Kingdom and running the race He’s set before me. God started me on a course and He’s teaching me over and over that He will help me complete my race.
Thank you God for your faithfulness, thank you for the comfort in knowing my squad mate is with You, thank you for what for what You teach us even through death.
Please remember the Sloan family and her friends!
Also, I need $7500 by June 20th to begin my Race. Partner with Me?
Much love & Thanks,
Kayla
