I’ve been thinking for the past week, “I should probably write another blog, since it’s been a month!” And yet, every time I sat down to write, the words would not come. This time, however, I’m forcing myself to at least write something!
A big part of me wishes that September would just hurry up and get here. I can’t wait to meet my teammates, and to start this adventure together. Another smaller part of me looks back at this past month and wonders where it went. I’m afraid that time is moving too quickly and I’m missing out on the friendships and adventures here and now. I think that we’re all like that to some extent. We focus so much on the future that the present is flying by and we’re not even noticing. How many memories are we not making? How many opportunities are we missing out on?
I don’t want to miss any of them. I don’t want to get so caught up in the Race that I forget about what God has for me right now. All I need to do is look around to see all the little ways He’s working!
Don’t get me wrong; I definitely think it’s a good thing to be excited about what the future holds. Imagine if I stopped thinking about the start of the Race? All of a sudden September would be here, and I’d be backpack-less, tent-less, without a valid passport, and about $11,000 short. Not so good.
I want to encourage you to remember that you’re where you are for a reason. Wherever that is, make the most of it. Today is the day that God has made. Rejoice! Be glad in it.
So I guess that’s where I’m at right now. I’m working on finding a good balance between ‘now’ and ‘soon-to-be’. And you know what? It’s turning out to be a lot of fun!
Please pray:
– for continual trust
– for creative fundraising ideas
– for volunteers to help with them (hint!)
– that camping supplies will go on sale! : )
As a side note, I want to send out a HUGE thank you to all those who have prayerfully and financially supported me already!! I am overwhelmed by generosity!
