Hey friends and family I have some very exciting news to share that I am ecstatic about! From here on out I will begin to share with you the ups and downs that I will encounter as I embark on in this incredible journey!!!
What journey you might ask?!?
From September 2018 to May 2019 I will be going on a 9 month mission trip to Thailand, Malaysia, Costa Rica and Ecuador. I am beyond excited and ready to experience the world and learn what God has planned for me. This may be a shock for some because I was never open about my plans for next year. Anytime someone asked me about my future I would become worried and stressed which led me to shut down because I did not have a definite plan. I figured there was only one correct answer and that was….college. I did not want to disappoint anyone just because I did not know what I was going to do. I soon realized it is OK to not have your whole life planned at the age of 18…Crazy right??!!
I had not heard of anyone taking a Gap Year before so I did not think it was acceptable because it is not the norm. One of my friends told me about World Race Gap Year and I was instantly filled with joy! So from that day on I became intrigued. I continued thinking and praying about it for days, to where the days turned into weeks, till finally I realized this might be my answer! It is very intimidating yet it brings me peace. This is going to be an incredible adventure and I can’t wait to build relationships with so many amazing people, learn about different cultures and grow a stronger relationship with God!
Are you READY to join me and see what’s next????
With Love
Tatyana
