Less than 24 hours from now, I’ll be with my squadmates at training camp. For months, I’ve been trying to balance my decision to commit myself to a year of God’s work with my everyday commitments of work and school, friends and family.
Tomorrow, I will fully commit myself to God’s plan for the next year of my life. I will start a whole new set of preparations with the people who will be with me everyday on the ground. These people will share many of my experiences, though each in a different way.
For the next week, we will learn some of the skills and knowledge that we’ll be using to serve God’s kingdom. And I’m ready. I have had many moments where I have questioned my decision to take this journey, even though I know it’s what I’m being called to. I was nervous. I was scared. I was doubtful.
But after much prayer, I have found the strength to know my choice is right. And God has given that to me through the faces of the people I love and admire the most. My parents. My aunt and uncle. My work moms. My other coworkers. My boyfriend. My friends.
I am blessed to have such a great support system. I still have quite a bit of fundraising to do, but I have gained so much comfort from the prayers, kind words, hugs and empowering speeches that I have received.
So tomorrow, I will get up before dawn, just like many work days. But instead, I’ll be heading to the airport to prepare for the biggest journey of my life thus far.
And if there’s ever a moment of doubt, I’ll turn to the scripture that has been my rock when I’ve struggled the most.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Phillipians 4:13
I CAN do all things through Christ. And I am so very blessed because He’s also given me the most amazing support system on earth. My blessings are right in front of me, in all of you.
Thank you.
I can’t wait to tell you all about training camp.
