would be gone and the new squad leaders would have already been in place
for a month. Instead, I am sitting in South Africa amazed at God’s
timing. He had Noe and myself stay one month longer, and it has been
good, but also challenging. In that extra time, God has revealed so much
to me about myself and has allowed my heart to grow even more attached
to T Squad.
When I agreed to squad lead, I really had no idea what
I was doing or what to expect. Sure I had been on the Race before, but
this time it was different. I have now faced challenges I thought I
would never overcome, I have gained a confidence and strength I never
knew I could possess, and I have loved a group of strangers deeper than I
thought possible. 
This past week in Bucharest, Romania, we debriefed the
squad, changed teams and leadership, and passed on our role of squad
leader to two others. It was an emotional week, to say the least, and I
probably cried more than I ever have before. I absolutely love and adore
this squad. And when it came time to pass the torch, it was difficult. I
had no problems giving up the responsibilities and duties, but to pass
over the hearts of this group to another…that was so much harder than I
thought it would be. For the past 4 months I have cried with these
racers, loved on them, corrected them, guided them, and let them into my
own heart.
them, but in all honesty, they did so much for me. I have never felt so
loved, honored, respected, and encouraged until I met T Squad. They are a
special group that I know is destined for great things. And I also know
that it is time for John and Amiee to lead them into that destiny.
Transitions are never easy, but I know that God times them so perfectly.
I know that as I walk through this last month on the Race, that this is
as it should be. It is time for me to get ready to go home and the
squad to continue on. Perfect timing.
this month in South Africa and Swaziland, and then we fly back to the
states. Thank you to all my supporters for being a part of this journey
with me. And to my friends and family who have been such a steady
comfort to me in this season. I love you.
the new squad leaders after their first debrief and the alumni squad leaders after their last debrief 🙂
