So I’m sitting in the Dulles Airport in Washington D.C., about to leave for Kenya in 4 hours. Oh my gosh. OH MY GOSH. I cannot believe this moment is here. Leaving for the race is something that has seemed so surreal to me and even now as it’s here, I’m having a hard time truly wrapping my mind around being gone for 11 months. Whoa baby.
My last weeks before leaving were filled with so much sweetness. Beautiful friends, love from my family and so much encouragement and affirmation that this is exactly where I need to be. I am blessed beyond words, seriously thank you. Leaving was truly an odd experience for me though. Anyone who knows me well, knows that my emotions are typically displayed on my sleeve, waving around for everyone to see. That’s why, when I was saying goodbye to my loved ones, and no tears were coming, I felt off. It definitely was not a typical Kelly response. While I think part of this is due to denial, just not fully grasping what I am about to do and the full gravity of saying goodbye to the ones I care about the most for ll months, God has been showing me that an even larger part of it is due to the peace that He has filled me with. I am READY to do this. I am FILLED with God’s spirit and am empowered to bring the gospel to the nations. He called me to this long before I ever knew and already knows the specific interactions that will occur. This is a beautiful place to be, resting at Jesus’ feet. I trust Him. I trust this is exactly where I am supposed to be. Knowing this fills me with peace. So much peace.
This past week we had launch for the race in Washington D.C., held at the Virginia Theological Seminary. It was a week that only confirmed this peace. It was a week filled with so much laughter, joy and excitement! I absolutely want to tell you more about the specifics, but we are officially boarding our plane in 15 minutes, so I should probably go and jump up and down in excitement and then make sure I have everything in order. 🙂
Here is a little insight into my day (and yes, I will be super buff by the time I get home):
And a picture of my teammate Peggy and I with our “babies” 🙂
Thank you everyone, for everything. I love you all <3
