Hiya, folks.

 

It’s been over a month since I’ve posted a Gratituesday, due to a lack of wifi as well as some good old fashioned writer’s block. However, my month in Nicaragua was so good, and I cannot wait to fill y’all in on the incredible experiences I had there through blogs and emails and newsletters to come!

 

I also find it fitting that Gratituesday returns the week of Thanksgiving – our national day of Gratitude!!

 

I have been learning a lot about gratitude these last couple of months, from what it means to be grateful for no wifi to being grateful for sleeping within inches of all of my teamies. It has been an incredible ride.

 

Before I go any further, I want to thank you for supporting myself and my teammates through reading our blogs and updates, as well as supporting us financially. Three of us have yet to be fully funded (Sandy, Emma, and Jessica) and we as a team would be so grateful to have them stay on the Race with us! Especially if you have yet to decide on a cause for Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to these incredible women.

 

I cannot wait to hear about all the things you’ve been grateful for in the last month! Here are just a few of mine…

learning from my squadmates

Trevor’s understanding

abandonment

evangelizing with local church goers

podcasts

incredible ministry opportunities

the adventure of a lifetime

re-discovering my namesake verses

Harry Potter and snuggling

my first first

learning to forgive myself

being able to see the stars

starting my list of 100 dreams

my brother getting engaged

haiku poetry

good books (including but not limited to The Hobbit, The Kneeling Christian, and Les Miserables)

good feedback that helps me grow

vespers

Leviticus

games that remind me of home

new tattoo ideas (sorry Mom)

sleeping in my hammock

the opportunity to be really close with my team (literally)

FREE LAUNDRY

truths about me based on scripture

extraordinary children

increased self-awareness through vulnerability

learning how to healthily deal with my emotions

another song

an adventure at Hogwarts

experiencing a Honduran shopping mall and movie experience

worship nightly

having so much to be thankful for

As always, I can’t wait to hear what you’re grateful for as we commence with the holiday season! Are there any traditions you’re grateful for and looking forward to? Send me an email or comment below!