I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while now, so here it goes. People ask me what my team is like, what I know about them now, and what I would tell future teams as to better understand them. Here’s your inside scoop.
Chandler:
Where do I begin..She is brilliant and bold in her faith. She shows the people around her what that looks like, and she is kind and gives the best hugs. She shows love from the bottom of her heart, and she will try new things even if she doesn’t want too. She will push you to be a better person, and she will make you feel safe in so many situations. This is something you shouldn’t take for granted!!
Skylar:
Chandler said from day one “Layne and Skylar are a lot alike.” I didn’t think anything of it until I was gone. She and I have an awesome bond that I have been truly blessed with. She is empathetic, funny, genuine, and crazy about the Lord. She pursues you where you want to grow, and she asks the right questions at the best times. She’s always a lady playing on the right team, and has a bird’s eye view in every situation. Cherish her while you get to know her!
Ann Marie:
What a lady. She is compassionate in everything she does, and she has a servant’s heart. She has many hidden talents that are tucked away until you unravel them, and she is strong and energetic. She understands and listens, and will go wherever the Lord leads her. She is an amazing lady that never fails to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Ailie:
She will make you feel at home. She is the biggest helper ever, and she has so much love to pour out to others. She truly sees the good in people, and she is the best listener. She is funny, relatable, and her heart for others allows Jesus to shine through her in so many ways. She shows so much love and joy, and her abundance of laughter is contagious. She is an amazing lady with many desirable qualities. Cherish her, because you will miss it when you don’t have that everyday!
On the race we have something called team time. If you asked me at the beginning of the race what I thought about it I would’ve said I couldn’t stand it and I tried to avoid it. Then, I said to myself I have 4 months with these girls and that’s it, and I began to realize I was wrong. I began to love team time sooner rather than later. It was a time to be myself, to show my team how to love me, to be vulnerable even when that’s hard. Team time makes me feel validated, loved, and heard. I miss my team and the comfort I get from them. How they’ve come to know me and love me has shown so much of their character. They’ve modeled unconditional love, trust, and the devotion they all have for the Lord!!
This blog has so much of my team’s heart in it and what I love about them. I hope you see what I’ve gotten to live with the past three months and how they have helped me grow!!
