And it begins…
It’s now day 5 of training camp…it’s been wonderful and horrible! First of all, it’s freakin COLD here!! That, I was not expecting! But, as with many other scenarios I’ll encounter this year, I’m learning to adapt. At one point though, I’m not gonna lie, I was wearing everything I brought with me and still freezing while trying to sleep on a night we went camping! These first five days have been all about dealing with griefs and pains and expectations…all the emotional things we need to face and deal with before we can step out on this Race with a healthy heart and mindset. To say that many tears have been shed in this group is an understatement, I even shed my share. It’s been hard and good. They really push us and make us go deep, which I’m both thankful for and hating. This group of men and women on my squad are totally blowing me away! To meet people from all over the country…and even a few from other countries, that love the Lord as passionately as I do and have the same adventurous spirit that longs to spend these next 11 months going around the world being a servant disciple…it’s humbling and inspiring! We are beginning the process today of being put into the small teams that we will be in for the next 11 months. I was not expecting to be able to say this, but I so love these men and women I have begun to know over these last few days that I truly would be thrilled to be on a team with most any of them. Please be praying for those in leadership with AIM that will be making those decisions today and tomorrow. I’m so excited about this group and the possibilities of all that God will do through us and in us this next year – there’s truly no limit!
