Disclaimer: I’m not on race anymore (although it may seem like it!) Maybe I will eventually shift over to a different blog site, but I like the convenience of this one and being able to keep my posts together.
So update on me, I made it to Perth, Australia to start a medical missions school! The last two weeks has been filled with adjusting, orientation, classes, homework, 6 am workouts (school requirement), excursions to the city, getting lost (on a run by myself), almost trying Vegemite (a salty spread that’s enjoyed on bread by the locals), and one ginormous nap. Good good stuff.
This past week our classes focused on the Nature and Character of God; simply who He is. This week has been so so good for me. To be honest, since the race I’ve wrestled in my faith more than I ever have before. This has been a week of going head to head with every question and doubt I’ve had and wrestling them out with Him.
Additionally this week, we had a meeting to discuss the trajectory of our time here. Each quarter a session is offered which consists of 3 months in the classroom and then 3 months in another nation doing outreach for a total of 6 months. I came knowing I would commit to at least 1 session/6 months. The meeting though was confirmation that I will continue for at least a year. So yes exciting, but also a little sobering to know I’m giving up “my life” for another year. But I also know this is where I’m supposed to be, and there is a peace and joy in that that I cannot explain- cuz trust me, I never wanted nor imagined for myself to be in my 30s living out of a backpack in a dorm style setting. But here I am. 🙂 (And side note, I wouldn’t trade it!)
