I am about to board a plan headed back to my hometown in Tennessee. I remember thinking about how I would feel in this moment—the moment my squad is no longer with me. Let me tell you I feel the full gamete of emotions. I am ecstatic to see my family in a few hours, but sad to say good-bye to the community I have built in the past 11 months. Good-byes were tough. I cried as I hugged my teammates and blessed them in all they are going to step into in this life. The truth is America needs us and the world needs us. The world needs to see Christians living out their faith in a new way. The world needs sons and daughters who know the Father’s love. We are the portable vessels that will not lose shape just because we step back into old environments. We will be shaken but not moved!
So what do I do when my squad is not right next to me as I wait for my plane to arrive or when they aren’t in the seats surrounding me when I board?
First, I remember to breathe. I take in the deepest breathe of the Father’s love. Remind myself that life is moving forward and God is going with me.
Second, I am thankful. I Thank the Lord for the incredibleyear I have just had. Thank Him for the incredible present and future He is working out before me.
Third, I grieve. Grieving is important. It is healthy and healing. I have just been apart of something that no one will understand even when I do my best to explain to them all that has happened.
Lastly, I am being the new me! I can’t wait to start my new adventure and watch as the Lord unfolds His will in my life.
My race is not over it has only just begun!
We're coming home! Watch out!!
