Dear Training Camp,
You my friend, are full of surprises.
Before arriving I had gone through every scenario and expectation in my mind…and you surpassed them all.
You challenged me emotionally, physically, and spiritually, teaching me more about myself, my God, and my fellow racers than I could’ve imagined.
In ten short days you have shown me:
How to evaluate where I am in my walk with God and how to build a relationship with him.
How to face the wounds of my past and turn to God and my peers to heal.
To lean in when I am uncomfortable, welcoming the opportunity to “stretch and grow”-Leah
That I am fearfully and wonderfully made by a God that does not make mistakes.
That having problems does not make me a problem.
God isn’t waiting for you to live up to certain expectations, he is just waiting for a “yes”.
Even more, to live with a “say yes” mentality
How to pour into someone’s life and accept wisdom and critique for my own.
For squadmates who quickly turned to family; who meet me where I am and spur me on to the woman I can become.
For showing me grace and forgiveness are things I should choose to give, just as God did for me.
For adventurous meals with no utensils
For raul
For challenging scenarios that force me to be bold and share my testimony.
For dance offs, all the dance offs.
For early morning workouts, hikes, and fitness challenges that showed me I can do more than I thought possible.
For less than ideal sleeping scenarios that lead to the best memories.
Most of all, you showed me a new way of life; one full of grace and freedom to be my truest self. After only ten days I can see a better way to approach life, looking through a lens of love and acceptance of all. I am anxious to see what I will learn in the nest year.
Your racer,
Kenna
