I just got back from 10 days of training camp in Gainesville, Georgia and I am honestly struggling to put into words what training camp was like. I feel like a kid after getting home from summer camp. I just met 24 of my new best friends and had the time of my life and now I’m coming down from the camp “high.” There are only 6 weeks left between now and launch and it seems like it is going to be the longest 6 weeks of my life.
One thing that was said at training camp that really stuck with me was, “be completely present where you are at.” In other words, when you are at home with your family be 100% there and don’t wish those days away. When you are on the race traveling from country to country then be completely present there as well. I never realized just how difficult this in between period would be. I am struggling with the desire to leave for the race right this second, yet I know that these next 6 weeks with my family are precious and I need to spend this time loving on them.
The Lord revealed so much to me while I was at camp and I am more excited than ever to launch! God far exceeded my expectations for training camp. I felt more love and acceptance from complete strangers than ever in my life. I finally felt like I was in exactly the right place at the right time and everything just clicked for me. It’s crazy to look back on my life and realize just how far I have come.
Training camp opened me up in ways I didn’t even think were possible and I was able to be completely vulnerable. I know that God is going to use the World Race to challenge me and strengthen me. Training camp gave me a small glimpse of what life will be like for the next 11 months and let’s just say I am beyond thrilled to begin this incredible journey!
