Hello!
So life has been a little bit crazy, and I really think it is important to describe what the last month or so has been like, as I moved to Charlotte on January 2nd.
It almost feels like the Race has already started. I have already had to leave the place I have lived the majority of the last 22 years. I had to say goodbye to all of my best friends and wonderful acquaintances, And it all happened really fast.
I was going to stay in Indiana, PA from now until the Race… but after a 5 mile trail run on a dreary Indiana day, I felt God leading me to instead: leave friends along with my cabin in the woods, and spend the months leading up to the Race with my Family.
I haven’t lived with my family in the last 4.5 years. But i immediately felt peace with the decision and in the next day the choice was made. I also went out on faith hoping i’d find some kind of work experience in my field of study.
Looking back over the last month. God has blessed me with a full time job IN my field (best case scenario), wonderful time with my family, and Opportunities for community.
The lack of community has been the biggest challenge as that is what I had the most of in Indiana. Still though, God has provided in ways that have been very encouraging… Like through (now former) strangers at the apartment hottub/pool area. 2 other Racers who will leave in July or August on a route different then mine. Also, my buddy Chad whom I went with on my Juneau summer project. And especially, my coworkers at QC Data. There have also been opportunities to help lead at the youth group of my church, and I’ve met some great people on leadership.
It has still been slow. Slower than past experiences. The last 4 times I went into a place without knowing anyone, it picked up quickly and community just sparked.
So that is something I would really appreciate prayer for!
One really cool realization is how I have become better friends with the other World Racers on my route! We have met up about once a week on google hangouts! This realization also evolves into the realization that these people will become more and more of my family over this next 11 months. It definitely is encouraging to know that though I have had to say goodbye to many, it is only the beginning of another chapter and of new relationships!
Thank you for reading this.
I just wanted to throw a simple update out there!
Also: TRAINING CAMP IS ONLY a little over 3 months away!
