Over these past few months and especially over Christmas break I have begun to realize some things the Lord is working on in me, some things He has shown me about Himself, and just some things that are inevitable with The World Race.

I have realized how faithful my God is.

I have realized His plan is better than mine would ever be.

I have realized His timing is better than mine could ever be.

I have realized how much I am going to miss my friends and family.

I have realized how blessed I am to have people who support me and believe in the Lord's call on my life.

I have realized when you give yourself to the Lord that means your whole self, time, thoughts, emotions, heart, hands, and feet.

I have realized how hard it is to guard your heart.

I have realized I want to be deeper in The Word.

I have realized how much I am going to miss ice.

I have realized that $15,500 is a lot of money, but my God is so much bigger.

I have realized my heart breaks easier for His people than ever before.

I have realized I need to let go of my plans, for the Race and for after the Race.

I have realized it is hard to blog.

I have realized I will never be able to grasp how much I am loved by my Father.

I have realized how blessed I am to be able to go and be the Hands and Feet.

I have realized I am afraid I will miss out on my friends’ life while I am gone.

I have realized I have an amazing squad and I cannot wait to go on this adventure with them.

I have realized He is the only one who is able to fully satisfy me

I have realized for some reason the Lord has chosen me to go and He is the one who will prepare me, I just have to be faithful to Him.