We had team changes, again. I knew at some point that we would be having team changes. We had four people go home in Africa, two of them being guys. Our teams have about two guys on them and that changed the dynamics a lot.
I knew it was coming, but I was still surprised when it was announced. To be completely honest I was looking forward to team changes. I liked my old team, but I could see where we stopped being a challenge to one another, how I personally fell into complacency in seeking others.
I guess in a way, I was a little disappointed. I had thought the Lord was going to give me a team that was really safe and welcoming. I don’t know half my new team. In my head having a safe and welcoming team meant having a team with people I know. Don’t get me wrong, they are all wonderful people, I know there names and that’s about it. It felt like my old team all over again. My last team I only knew one person. It made the transition even harder. I absolutely hate being the odd one, hate feeling left out and when I am stuck in a group where I don’t know people and they all know each other that’s exactly how I feel.
Now on the upside, I have Emily Moss on my team! Em was part of L.Chaim the first three months of the race. What is really curious about Em’s and I friendship is that we hardly spoke the first two months. I mean we spoke and spent some time together, but we didn’t know each other. Yet in Ireland the Lord just opened ways where we could spend time with one another and it was amazing! It was truly God. I feel like I got to know her so much more and learned from her. I feel truly blessed and excited about being on a team with her again!
