Now back to the whole moving thing. This experience has brought several epiphanies to me. The first was mentioned in Part 1. The next, about my family. Over the years my family and myself have become pros at moving, so of course I call them to help me do this. And what just amazes me is how supportive they are and willing to come help me out. Even when they don’t feel great, or have other things to do, or have places to be at certain times, or foster sisters to pick up =). This is how they’ve been my whole life. Supportive of just about anything I set my mind to. Including the World Race. They sat in a Chick-fil-a with me for 4 hours to recruit people to say my name when they placed an order. They were even there when I couldn’t be for the first hour. They have helped me sell bracelets, make signs, address envelopes, find addresses, and spread the word that I’m doing the WR. They are amazing, and I am blessed far beyond what I deserve with my family.
I come by my face-making skills honest
Ok, my final epiphany–I have WAY too much stuff. It’s ridiculous how much I’ve accumulated over the years and it’s really got to me as I’ve been moving. I keep finding things I stuffed in some drawer or bag and I didn’t even remember that I had it until I find it. Clearly, I have no need for it. So why do I cling to such material things? Why do I place sentimental value on things made of paper, plastic, and glass? It will all fade away one day and the only thing left will be Jesus. I know this, but the evidence suggests that I don’t always remember this. Now I’ve never been more tempted to sell my possessions and give to the poor. Not that all possessions are bad, but I have more than I could ever possibly need. I want to give things away, sell them, and live simply. That’s one thing about the race I’m really excited about. To have just a couple of backpacks to my name and that be it. Six more months and this will be reality. Let the Lord be praised!
