We have been in Guatemala for 2 weeks now and that means month 4 is half way over. How crazy is that? We are practically have a third of our race behind us. I still feel like month one was yesterday or I was just in Haiti. Where has the time gone? I now have a pretty luscious beard that is going 4 months strong! I got a new tattoo. I have lost 25 pounds or so. I turned into a hippie and pierced my cartilage on my upper ear area…I don’t know how else to describe it… By which my teammate Ashley pierced it for me. Ashley is now living in Honduras and we miss her ever so dearly. Probably the coolest thing that has happened so far is I have a wicked sandal tan on my feet. Love these chacos. Ok let’s be honest that’s not the coolest thing.
I thank God every day for giving me the strength to stay and stick this race out. I have missed my family a lot these last few months and would have loved to have gone home. I could have done so many normal day things that I miss so much but, would I have made the friends I have now? Would I have seen some huge things God has done in me and the countries I have visited? Easy answer, no.
I have seen many people know Christ through this trip. At one camp we saw dozens of teens accept Christ. I have been able to bless widows, which are living in huts, by bringing them huge bags of food. Some of these ladies can’t even walk to store let alone afford the food. Those are just a couple of things I have seen. I would make this way to long if I shared all of it.
I would be lying if I said I have loved every second of this race. It is hard being here. Living in community is tough. Probably one of the most annoying and rewarding things I have ever done. Living with 6 people whom you didn’t really know till you are living together and you don’t get to just leave if you realize you don’t like them. You have to work and fight for each other to make things work.
All the heartache and the troubles of community have been so worth it. I have changed beyond measure. Some people back home probably won’t even know who I am anymore. I have more joy than I ever have in my entire life and it is coming strictly from Jesus. I have had to rely on him for everything. God has given me the eyes to see people in a different light. I see them in such a more loving way than I used too. I wish I could tell you more but that will have to wait to be in person.
It is crazy scary how fast the 3rd and final deadline is approaching. I only have 2 months left to raise about $4,500. As hard as the race is I want to stick it out and stay. I have never seen so much positive change in my life or other people’s lives for that matter. Having to go home because of finances would be heartbreaking. Please pray and consider supporting me. By supporting me you will be playing a huge role in changing this world. I can’t do this alone. My team can’t do this alone. We need people who have our backs that want to see the world changed. Thank you!
