It seems like it was just yesterday I was looking at as many blogs about training camp as I could, trying to gain some idea/expectation about it. Now I’m here writing about training camp and it’s not anything I thought it would be.
So here I am, trying to find the words to put together about what’s happened so far.
I thought the words would come easy but how can you find the words to something you’re still processing?
But here’s the words I did find to say.
Anything I think, imagine, anticipate or expect, God always one ups me, does the unthinkable.
Ya’ll…I totally thought training camp was going to be like Cadet Kelly. Eat sleep breathe exercise. And although we certainly did have a fitness hike to pass ( which ya girl passed ????) and had an intense workout that made me feel like my legs got hit by a bus and I burned off my calorie’s calories. Got to do some yoga (never thought I’d laugh so hard, thanks to Caroline haha!)
We were put into field scenarios that we might encounter on the field. Like having to sleep in an airport cause of a 12hr layover. Or getting half the squads bags lost and having to bunk up.
That’s not at all what has been the bulk of training camp.
Rather training camp has been one where you’re constantly being poured into, challenged, stretched, encouraged, etc.
I am so impressed with the leadership here and the hearts behind WR and what they are about and I am so for it. So thankful for the time my coaches, mentors, leaders and whoever else behind scenes, did for us not just this week but weeks leading up to training camp.
Everything was going great till day 4 where God broke me! But in a beautiful way! And I’m still processing that. I had to check my heart on some things. But even in it, God was so close and brought comfort.
I learned that just because things may not turn out how you expect, it doesn’t mean it isn’t going to be good or even better than what you were expecting. You just have to trust, even when you cannot see the full picture. And that’s easier said than done.
So let me tell you this, do the scary things. God has so much for us and if we play it safe, we are going to miss out on SO much He has to offer us in this life. I don’t want to just do the easy things.
It’s not our job to understand in order to trust. Because news flash, we won’t always understand why God does things the way He does. And that’s OKAY. Because time and time again he always proves himself. God has never given me a reason to not trust Him and His plans.
He is trustworthy.
He is faithful
He is good.
He is for you.
You ask Him for things, ask Him for growth and he’ll certainly do it. And often it’s not how we think it would be and sometimes it’s painful, but it’s worth it and it’s beautiful.
There’s so much more to life than to take the easy way. Do the hard things- they turn out to be some of the best things!
So excited for what lies ahead this year.
Got to officially meat my squad and they are AWESOME! I love them!
Oh P.S. WE WON SQUAD WARS!! And we didn’t just win, we killed it!
So that was awesome!
Training camp was a blast!
I’ve loved getting to spend time with my squad. The people I’ll be with for 11 months. We committed a “Yes” to each other. To fight for each other, uplift, encourage, push each other, etc. To run after Jesus with all we have. Looking pain and suffering in the eye and say “There is hope. And that hope is Jesus”.
So here’s to this new grand adventure with Jesus ya’ll! Proud to call you guys my squad!
I’m so looking forward to this new adventure these next 11 months.
I know it’ll be challenging yet beautiful. Amazing days, hard days.
But let’s do this!!!
I also have been given the opportunity to be a story teller leader for my team and squad! Super humbling. Really excited to steward this position God has given me!
BUT I still need your help with fundraising. In order for me to go and leave in August: I need to have at least $10,000 by July 20th! Then I can raise the rest while I’m overseas!
Right now I am currently at $7,152. So I just need $2,848 to reach that next goal!
So I ask you to prayerfully consider in partnering with me by donating to help me reach this next goal!
Thank you thank you to everyone who has prayed for me, encouraged me and already invested into my dream, this trip. YOU are just as much a part of this as I am.
Prayers for me and my team as we prepare to leave for 11 months!
And if you know anyone who’d be interested in supporting me, I’d love to talk to them or you can share this post!
Thanks again! You guys rock!
I’m so excited to run after Jesus together with nothing but a yes in our hearts. And that’s all we need to make the world shake with your love. Your glory
