Before transitioning to Central America two months ago, we switched teams for our third and final time. In coming up with our team name, I had been given the image of a small explosive. As we threw out suggestions, our team leader said “Tried and True” and we really liked what that stood for. It reminds us that God has been testing us and taking us through the fire many ways this year, and as we near the end of our time together, our desire is that we come out having been refined and proving true. We abbreviate our team name to TNT, seeking to be powerful for the Lord.
These six girls have taught me how to dream big and bold as God gave us the dream to take His Gospel and travel to all seven Central American countries these last three months. We also followed God’s calling to start up a business selling jewelry from local artisans to raise funds for missionaries (check it out here). I never could’ve imagined all that we would accomplish together as a unit. It’s been incredible and so fun to live among these ladies and watch the Lord use us in big ways to further His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven!
Here are the girls that make up TNT, and some of our favorite things! 🙂
Taryn – Alabama
Color: Sunset hues
Animal: Giraffe
Movie: Up Close & Personal
Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Love Language: Massages
Scripture: James 1:27
World Race Food: Balida’s (Honduras)
World Race Memory: William’s salvation on my birthday, glow-in-the-dark plankton and scuba diving at night
Agnes – The Netherlands
Color: Lime green
Animal: Panda
Movie: Avatar
Book: The Bible
Love Language: Words of affirmation
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1
WR Food: Injera with the red sauce (Ethiopia)
WR Memory: I hate this question but I have to write one down so I think it is scuba diving. 🙂
Shavon – Pennsylvania
Color: Green
Animal: Monkey
Movie: Ever After
Book: The Bible
Love Language: Physical touch
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
WR Food: Momos and cheese balls (Nepal)
WR Memory: William’s story leading to his salvation and baptism
Jessica – Indiana
Color: Red
Animal: White Tiger
Movie: The Nut Job
Book: Driven by Eternity by John Bevere
Love Language: Acts of Service
Current Scripture: Romans 5
WR Food: Injera wat (Ethiopia)
WR Memory: Meeting Philip on the bus headed towards the Himalayan Mountains and the conversation we had about the Gospel
Liz – Tennessee
Color: Teal
Animal: Kitty-cat
Movie: Pride & Prejudice
Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Love Language: Words of affirmation, quality time
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10
WR Food: Fried lemongrass (Cambodia) and Ethiopian and Nepalese coffee
WR Memory: Glow-in-the-dark plankton
Rachel – Indiana
Color: Red
Animal: Elephant
Movie: Penelope
Book: The Bible
Love Language: Quality Time, acts of Service
Current Scripture: Ezekiel 16
WR Food: Millie’s homemade pico de gallo with corn chips and guacamole (Honduras)
WR Memory: Camping on a small island in the middle of nowhere Cambodia and releasing a floating lantern, seeing a shooting star, and hearing a very meaningful song, and then staying up with Cary until 4am discussing it all (sorry GG’s for keeping you up!)
During our final month we have one of our two raised up squad leaders traveling with us. Melo and Kylee are their own team, “Uno”, and rotate between the three teams. I formed a friendship with Melo early on in the Race although we have never been on a team together. This is one of the few months I’ve gotten to spend with her and I’m so grateful for our time together.
Melo – France
Color: Royal blue
Animal: Dolphin
Movie: Age of Adeline
Book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Love language: Quality time, physical touch
Scripture: Psalm 84
WR food: Malaysian food
WR memory: Having breakfast with the prostitute I befriended in Ethiopia
A few extra fun facts, Melo was adopted from Vietnam when she was 3-years-old, she has a twin sister, and she will go back on the field in January to help the next generation Fusion 4 squad start off their Race well! Be sure to follow her journey as she continues serving with Adventures in Missions!
