So many things have happened this week, and I’m still processing through it all. 
The hardest thing is the fact that our team leader, Christine, left the world race today to return to the United States to take care of her health. She’s been battling the decision since arriving in Guatemala, and she’s finally decided that it is truly what God has asked her to do. She’s definitely glad God has brought her through this journey with the World Race, but knows God meant for it to be short term and has other plans and other things to teach her through this process. Brad will be stepping up as our team leader, and I know without a doubt he is exactly the one God has appointed for the task for the rest of the year.
As much as I’m behind Christine in her obedience to the Lord’s calling, I’m heartbroken that she’s not going to be with us in person any longer. She has been an amazing leader for our team and will continue to be our prayer warrior as we finish out the race. But, more than just my leader, she became my sister even in this short month, and I will miss her so much.
Christine always put us first, always had such a servants heart and gave everything she had to make sure we were doing well and seeking God during this journey on the World Race. She worked hard at everything she did, was an amazing encourager and spoke lots of life into us this month. I know without a doubt she’s going to do amazing things back home in the states, where God has called her to be.
Her journey is just taking a different road now. In all honestly I’m honored by how clearly she’s heard the voice of the Lord and obeyed Him through this decision. I’ve learned so much through what God has taken her through, more than I would have if I wouldn’t have been a part of her life this month.
Thank you, Christine.
I’m going to miss random moments of reading each other’s mind and giggling. 🙂 Everytime I eat nachos… it will be in your honor. 🙂
I’m going to miss you so much- I love you!
Read Erika’s blog about this, too.
I’m really thankful that the World Race leadership has chosen to keep our team together rather than split us up among the other existing teams, because I know God has appointed and anointed us to be together for this journey.
And… even before THIS change took place… our team has been searching for a new name. All six of us got to be apart of this process, and we’re pumped with our new name! It’s perfectly fitting: REV 217!
Stay tuned for that blog!
