One day, I was sitting outside on the big rock that overlooks the mountains. As I listened to music and sipped on some hot tea, I started reflecting on the things I have learned the past 4 months. I have always had a deep desire to be a mother one day and this race has only increased that desire. I started journaling and ended up writing a letter to my future child. I wrote down 10 things that I want them to know.
1. If you have a dream, go after it. Don’t ever let me or anyone else keep you from doing something you feel The Lord calling you into.
2. God gives us options. Don’t feel like you have to have one path figure out. It usually isn’t that easy anyway.
You’ve gotta take risks sometimes and failing is okay.
3. NEVER. SETTLE. Don’t think this just means a relationships. If you are always settling for “just fine”, you will never fully come alive. You are way too amazing to not share that life inside of you with other people. Give them your best.
4. No one and no thing will ever be able to fill the desire of your heart that only God is meant to fill.
5. Get to know people and always have an open mind. Get to know people that aren’t just like you.
6. Try things that don’t come natural to you. You never know those hidden treasures that are waiting to be discovered until you try.
7. Be a man or woman of your word. Admit when you are wrong (this one sucks sometimes).
8. Go see the world! There is so much to learn and see. I don’t want you looking at and admiring pictures, I want you to be in them.
9. There is beauty in simplicity. Love God and love people.
10. I can’t wait to know you. I love you more than you know. I’m so lucky to be your mom. (Get used to my cheesiness…you will learn to appreciate it someday.)
The race has taught me a lot about chasing after something I am passionate about and seeking God first. All the while getting to experience this adventure He had planned. I am put in situations daily where I have to re learn how to love others before myself. I never expected to leave the race a little more prepared for motherhood.
