The month of October is a total blur to me. So. Many. Things. Happened. In addition to the craziness of my job and training for a half marathon, I wrapped up a volleyball season, went to Houghton for a weekend, celebrated my sister’s wedding reception, had a 10-day training camp for WR, and got very little sleep throughout the whole series of events. All 31 days of October were physically and emotionally taxing.
I knew I needed to give a blog update about Training Camp, but I couldn’t even begin to put my thoughts together. I got home a week ago from Training Camp, and in true Megan Wisehart fashion, I hit the ground running as soon as I got back. This week has been a little bit crazy, so I shoved blogging to the bottom of my to-do list and to the very back of my mind. But here we are. After some much needed R&R (and a 9-mile run… it makes my body tired, but it relaxes my soul–you should try it some time), I am finally feeling capable enough to sit at my computer and type:
So, what is Training Camp? Well, I’ll tell ya. It is a 10-day intensive to help prepare us all for our upcoming World Race trip. I met up with my squad (aka G-Squad, aka Brute Squad) in the wilderness of Gainesville, Georgia (aka AIM headquarters), and we learned. A lot.
I’m going to be completely honest and say that Training Camp was really hard for me. I went into it exhausted and came away from it exhausted. Every day my squad and I were up before the crack of dawn, and had a jam-packed schedule filled with things like worship, exercise, cultural training, logistics, team building, and lots of other stuff all to prepare us for the Race. It was pretty much non-stop the whole time. We slept in tents and hammocks, ate just enough food to keep us functioning, and only had the option of freezing cold bucket showers. Let me just say that I have a newfound love for baby wipes. I digress.
When I think back about all that took place at Training Camp, my biggest take away is this: A huge focus at TC was on community, and how our Squad is going to be our biggest source of support, accountability, and encouragement when we are on the Race. At first it was pretty overwhelming trying to get to know 30 new people. I’m an introvert for sure, and there were a lot of moments where I just wanted to go climb up a tree and chill by myself for awhile. But, God did His thing, and by the end of the 10 days, I felt like I had suddenly gained 30 new family members. These people are amazing. They are funny, they are strong, they are crazy, they challenge me, and best of all, they love Jesus!! I am really excited to do life and ministry with these people over the next year. God is good.
