I know I haven't blogged since my Happy Hour event, but with the holidays and trying to fit in all the time I could with family and close friends- time definitely slipped away. However, whether I'm ready or not- I have officially made it to DC for Launch!!!
First of all, I'd like to thank each and every one of you who donated to my journey and leap of faith! Without your support, I wouldn't be in DC tonight… Getting ready to leave for our first destination- Honduras! Ahhhhh…. This all still seems so surreal!!!
I feel like I'm in a dream or something… I mean this is only my second week away from the sales job that I left in order to be able to go on The Race. Even when saying goodbye to everyone- I remained shockingly calm- with only a few tears here and there (most of which were at times I least expected to cry). So as I mentioned before- whether I'm ready or not- I'm here. I somehow managed to pack my life into a 50 lb pack and a 30 lb daypack and board the plane from Nashville without looking back.
I must admit- it it weren't for my mom running around like a mad woman ALL day yesterday… doing last minute errands that I should have done months before… I would have never made it to launch. She has definitely been my rock through all of this, and I can honestly say that I don't know what I would do without her. That was by far the hardest goodbye. But I also know deep in my heart- that God will wrap His arms around her whenever she gets worried or upset- for this is truly His plan for me right now.
However, even though this may be His plan for me at the moment, it doesn't necessarily mean this process will be an easy one. There are going to be times when I am completely broken down and miserable. I am choosing to leave a life of comfortable freedom to live in a community for 11 months. I will be learning to share the little that I have on my back with my teammates, without worrying about myself. For this year is all about learning to put others first and truly depend on God 100 percent.
So even though I may be a bit overwhelmed and it doesn't exactly seem real at the moment……. I am completely ready to experience the world on a whole new level, bringing forth RADICAL growth and change!!
Please keep my Squad in your prayers over the next few days, as we leave for the capital of Honduras THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!!!
Stay tuned for more live updates and PICTURES to come very soon!!!! Love you and once again- THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING ME IN THIS JOURNEY 🙂
Pamela
