Hi everyone,
I know it’s been a while since I’ve updated my blog, but gosh, this summer has been busy. I’ve just gotten back from a singles weekend away on Catalina Island, and it was great. We camped and had a great time doing group activities, and I also had a lot of time to think about this race. I still kind of think I may be nuts for doing this. But one thing is for certain, it is ME, and it is the right time. This trip encompasses who I am and who I want to be. I also don’t want to lose myself in this process of preparing to go. But the truth is, I have been caught up with the preparation and coming to terms with the realistic expectations of returning to ‘normal’ life once this race is over. I don’t know where I will end up after this great adventure, but I am leaving it open. I know things will be different, friendships, my job, my place of living. Who knows what will happen. The amount of faith I have has been growing because it has to. I am depending on God so much right now that it is truly scary. My pastor made a reference in a sermon about how we can’t truly trust God with one hand holding onto him and one hand holding onto our dreams. He said we need to give ALL control over and hold onto God with both hands. I feel like this is one of those moments where I am truly trusting God with everything, and it is so scary. It is great and scary all at the same time. I still have my dreams, but I feel like I am in the process of giving them up. I don’t want to, because they are my dreams, but I am. It is hard. That is pretty much where I am at right now.
I am also still constantly amazed at how I am being blessed by my supporters. I received a random donation from a church I do not go to, and I cried….. again! Lol. It is truly amazing how when something is right, God will provide. I never really thought it would happen to me. But it is happening and I feel so blessed! J Thank you to each and every one of you! I appreciate the monthly donations and the one time donations. Each of them are making a huge difference and I am approaching 30% funded, which is amazing!! It really is AMAZING!! Thank you all so much! You are wonderful and participating in a great adventure with me. I couldn’t be more thankful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
