This blog was written by my incredible sister, Marci!! Wow, I love her deeply and can’t wait to see her in a few short months! Christmas can’t come fast enough.
I remember when Megan was being interviewed for The World Race. It was extremely exciting for her to start the application. As she got further along, I remember feeling mixed emotions. Part of me was ecstatic for her as she was getting closer and closer to this dream she had of sharing the gospel in this way, but most of me was hoping she wouldn’t be accepted. After a while, I realized why I was feeling like this, which y’all can probably guess. I didn’t want her to leave me for 11 months. But the thing was, it wouldn’t just be 11 months… it was going to be 17 months without my best friend.
Once she told me she was accepted, my first thought was excitement. Then those selfish thoughts crept in again. Several times, I had to remind myself that God was calling her on this journey and if it is His will, who am I to want something different? I was solely thinking of myself but once I started thinking about Meg, I could not feel anything but joy. Of course, nervousness, anxiousness, and sadness came at their times, but I also had to remind myself that she was fulfilling a ministry that God called her to, for His purposes and to advance His kingdom. How can someone be mad at that? I definitely couldn’t.
As Megan prepared for The World Race, it was awesome to see several friends and family came together and help her fundraise. She was very overwhelmed when she started because the amount she needed to fundraise was a large number. Being the beautiful and creative soul she is, she thought of some amazing ways to raise money. Seeing her walk through this beginning phase of her journey was so rewarding for me because, over time, I saw the Lord provide in ways we all didn’t expect. Though this start to her journey was time-consuming and stressful at times, Megan would always find the good and I had the privilege of seeing her trust in God grow immensely. In Luke 12:31, the word says, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” Megan was, and is, doing just that, and it showed.
I had to leave for my second year of college, which was my first year away from home, while Megan was at training camp for the race. I was extremely disappointed that I couldn’t be there when she got back from training and then especially when my family would send her off at the airport. When I said good bye to her before training, I felt like nothing was happening. It didn’t feel real whatsoever. I was going to see her in a week, right? Sadly, no. I wasn’t going to see my best friend for 17 months? How was this going to work? I had no idea and honestly, I don’t think she did either.
The next time I’ll see Meg is at Christmas. I honestly cannot wait for it to get here already so I can pick her up in a huge bear hug (even though I’m her little sister, I’m definitely not littler than she is), hear all about what God was and is doing all over the world, how she got to be a part of Christ’s work, the life-long brothers and sisters in Christ she made, what the most impactful parts were, see all the pictures…every little detail! Haha!
Thank goodness for technology though! We got to facetime a little while ago and just talking to her for an hour, I could see such a dramatic difference in her as a person and how her relationship with Christ is growing and radiating through her. One thing that really stuck out to me, is that she is not letting any moment go by while she just goes through the motions. She realizes why she is where she is and is being intentional about making Christ known, which is so needed all around the world.
Something I have absolutely loved, has been receiving letters from her on my birthday, Christmas, New Years, Easter, etc. Everytime I open up my mailbox and see her name, my heart is so happy. It helps that we are both super busy, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s hard and it sucks. Although, knowing that she is following through with Christs call on her life and seeing how much she has grown, makes every moment apart worth it. She was a woman of God before this journey started, but man… now she is one of the wisest and most Godly women I know (along with our mom).
It is not very often that you find families where the siblings are all best friends. I am so grateful God blessed me with my family and an older sister like Megan to look up to. I am so extremely proud of you, Meggy, for taking the leap of faith and trusting Him. For leaving home for a year to share the gospel with anyone and everyone you come in contact with. I love and miss you so much! Christmas can’t come fast enough!!
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.’”
Mark 16:15
