At the end of month 8 team changes happened again. Three times charm right? My second team, team WOW was everything and more then I could have asked for. After laying down to the Lord that team changes were going to happen no matter what I thought, I was at peace. Peace because no matter what, God is good and in control.
I never saw this team coming.
A coed team
Two guys
and
Four ladies
Lets meet my new team
TEAM
WAKA WAKA
Back row from left to right: Preston, Me, Michael.
Front row from left to right: Jewel, Courtney, Saylah
Michael:
where are you from? Detroit, Michigan
favorite musical artist? Ben Rector
what has been your favorite part about being on the race? The amount of personal growth and amazing experiences that I have had in all the countries.
do you have any hidden talents? I can pick my nose with my tongue
what is something you don’t regret bringing on the race? your one must have? I don’t regret bringing a photo album full of pictures and fun memories from home even though it takes up a good amount of space. My one must have is definitely my Bible and maybe the Kindle that I lost half way through.
one word to describe the race? Hyper-growth
and our team? Adventurous
Preston:
where are you from? South Carolina
favorite musical artist? vertical worship
what has been your favorite part about being on the race? being able to meet the needs of some
do you have any hidden talents? Plays the piano like Billy Joel
what is something you don’t regret bring on the race? your one must have? wallet
one word to describe the race? challenging
and our team? exciting, we are a team of fearless humorist people
Saylah:
where are you from? Seattle, WA
favorite musical artist? Matt Kearney
what has been your favorite part about being on the race?Seeing how vast and deep God’s love is for the world
do you have any hidden talents?Mind reading, doing my taxes, remembering long series of numbers
what is something you don’t regret bring on the race? your one must have?Black Nano puff jacket
one word to describe the race? Anticipation
and our team?Subdued Excitement
Jewel:
where are you from? Wisconsin
favorite musical artist? This always changes but as of right now, Capital Kings.
what has been your favorite part about being on the race? Meeting and loving new people.
do you have any hidden talents? I can lick my nose and I “do the wave” with my eyebrows.
what is something you don’t regret bringing on the race? your one must have? My solar powered lantern.
one word to describe the race? Change
and our team? Laidback
Courtney:
where are you from? – Albion, IN
favorite musical artist? – None
what has been your favorite part about being on the race? – I love traveling and being immersed in new cultures getting to know people within their daily lives.
do you have any hidden talents? – No
what is something you don’t regret bring on the race? your one must have? – Thats hard because there are a few things I am so thankful to have, but one thing i probably use the most on a daily basis is my light denim jacket. Its perfect for chilly days, protection from the sun, and making an outfit look a little nicer.
one word to describe the race?- Adventure, not only around the world but in your relationship with the Lord.
and our team? – Flexible
