Wow, I can’t believe that I’ve been accepted to World Race for over a month now! It’s completely surreal to think that a year from now I will be out of the country with people I have never met before, spreading love, and being a part of projects that I can’t even imagine. At this point of time, I am working mainly on fundraising and stressful doesn’t even begin to express how I feel about fundraising.
I’ve been so nervous and stressed about this process because I’ve been lucky enough to not need to fundraise for anything else. Just the thought that I need to raise $16,600 is so nerve racking. For me, it’s incredibly difficult to ask for help, I am a very independent person and I feel bad asking people for help. I think that God has given me this opportunity for a reason, not just for the trip, but also to teach me about patience, hard work, and honesty.
He has been teaching me patience by showing me that fundraising is a process and all of the money isn’t going to come in right away. God has been showing me that hard work pays off and that if I work hard I can achieve goals that seem impossible. Lastly, He has shown me that being honest with people about asking for help isn’t a weakness, its a strength. Asking for help shows that I realize that I can’t do this on my own.
This process has already brought me so much closer to God in only a month, I can’t imagine how I will feel a year from now. To close this blog post off, I want to thank everyone who has been so kind to pray for me during this journey. Also I wanted to thank those who have donated to me thus far. Everyone of you is so very appreciated.
