hellooo. if you're reading this, we've probably met.
in case we haven't, i'm nicole.
and i'm leaving for the world race in january! yay!
i feel like introductions are awkard. yeah?
anyways, some fun facts about me :
+ i know who i am, because i know whose i am. i love Jesus.
+ the ever beautiful pacific northwest is where i call home. and i absolutely love it.
+ i adore my family. my hilarous, fun, weird, often disfunctional, always entertaining, caring, and incredible family. (this includes you ash!)
+ i want to go everywhere. no, really.
+ i always enjoy a good bowl of soup.
+ youth ministry makes my heart happy.
+ sharing is caring. it's one of my life mottos.
+ there is always someone taller blocking my view.
+ "when i get a little money i buy books; and if any is left i buy food and clothes."
+ my glass is usually half full. i'm an eternal optimist at heart.
+ my love language is food. all food.
+ i do not like captial letters. just don't.
+ i'm one of those people who do not dread mondays. because i love my job! i'm a nanny. it's amazing.
+ coffee. yes.
+ music. yes.
+ i am a firm believer in naps.
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
for the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted
and to proclaim that captives will be released
and prisoners will be freed.
He has sent me to tell those who mourn
that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,
and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
repairing cities destroyed long ago.
They will revive them,
though they have been deserted for many generations. Isaiah 61:1-4
this is such a beautiful picture of what Christ has done in my life and what He has called me to be a part of in this world. the end of that promise is my favorite part. "they will be like great oaks" and "rebuild ancient ruins." God's heart is redemption and restoration. His plan is revival.
i've dreamt about doing the world race for 5 years. and i am more than excited to have the chance to finally do it! there are so many emotions attached to this. i am excited beyond belief. sometimes i feel in shock or a little bit scared. sometimes i feel like it's not real. when i take a minute and let it sink in, my heart starts beating faster and i start smiling like a fool.
race route : ecuador – peru – bolivia – romania – ukraine – south africa – swaziland – mozambique – thailand – malaysia – cambodia
