Interview with the Pratt’s
Tara: What intrigued you about the World Race?
Marissa: I was ready to not be working the
typical 9-5 job as I had already done that for 2 years and was basically
bored. I wanted a life of
adventure with my husband.
Johnny: I wanted to see the world and make a
difference as well as share this amazing experience together with my wife. I wanted us to become more as one with
Marissa and I am excited to see how God works through her this year.
Tara: Marissa would you have been interested
in the WR as a single woman?
Marissa: I don’t think I would have been
interested in the World Race without my husband who is an outdoor
enthusiast. I am excited about
growing in our marriage and exiting the honeymoon phase and entering into year
3 while being on the WR because of the opportunity to grow together. Without other married couples going,
however, it would be really difficult for me.
Tara: What did your friends and family say
when you told them about going on the WR?
Marissa: People advised us to do this now before
we have kids. I really thought
about this and I am excited to be able to share these cultural experiences with
my kids one day.
Tara: Johnny, any words of wisdom to other
married couples thinking about applying?
Johnny: If your not making a difference in the
world, or happy in what you are doing, then what is the point? I say do something that does make a
difference, or that really brings you joy.
Tara: Why does being married make this so
much more exciting?
Marrissa: Comfort, companionship, not being alone
and that it is easy to go to Johnny to talk and receive affirmation,
encouragement and support. I don’t
know anything about international travel, but having Johnny who has a lot of
street smarts it is comfortable to trust.
Johnny: It is great to have someone to comfort
you and take care of you when you need it and be able to do the same for
someone else. I am also looking
forward to share experiences and memories that will last forever.
Marissa: It is like having your best friend with
you, but even better because these memories will always be with you and your
family.
Tara: What would you say to other married
couples?
Marissa: Well, just in training camp we realized
that as a married couple you have a team dynamic that no singles could
have. We are so blessed with a
team of 3 married couples and with that we already entered into an environment
of trust and boldness. There is
already a level of confidence in our teammates.
Johnny: Why not? Why would you not do this? Just jump in, take a leap of faith while you still can.
