What am I doing?
I am no professional blogger, nor do I consider myself a great writer. I do enjoy reading a few blogs, but never saw myself writing one. Not one that anyone would actually want to read, that is.
What do I talk about? I am someone who has a hard time figuring out IG captions and often ask others to help me. Blogging is like a super long IG caption… So, torture basically. Haha. But, with my launch date (September) and financial deadlines quickly approaching (and passing), I figured it was time to begin. So, I’ll start with why I am doing the World Race and how I can use your help.
Why I am doing the World Race
Over the last eight years, my relationship with God has grown. And I would say that, over the last three, to four years, it has grown significantly. I love that we never reach a climax with Him. There is always more to discover and learn. Paradoxically, He is part mystery and part notorious.
I am laying in bed typing, trying to figure out how to say why I am going on the World Race. Why I am leaving a great country to travel to those that might not be well established or are seemingly risky, or, why I am leaving a great job with promise, to become income-less, or, most importantly, why I am leaving air conditioning, hot water, a bed, pest control and the FDA (though they are sometimes sketchy), for… None of the above. And the answer is…
I don’t know.
I don’t have a well-formulated answer. All I know is that I have moments with the Lord where I literally can’t sit still and I feel like I am going to explode into outer space because I want so badly for His sons and daughters to know who He is. Because I want for people to have revelation of His true character and easy yoke. Because I want to experience His power. Because I want to see the impossible happen right before my eyes. Because I want to grow and keep growing. Because I want to live in a community that is like the early church in Acts- living united, sacrificially giving their all for the cause of Christ, while being incredible vessels for the Holy Spirit to move through. Are there times when this doesn’t make sense? Yes. Does it surpass logic and reason? Sometimes. Is it overwhelming and seemingly impossible? At times, yes.
All I know is that missions, and a heart for his people and other countries, is greatly impressed upon my heart. Some of my most favorite moments have been when the Holy Spirit has enveloped me and allowed me to feel His compassion and mercy for His people. You know it’s God when you wake up in the middle of the night (Sidenote: I LOVE sleep and my bed) to pray for His people. I know that was not my own doing or kindness. But in that moment when I woke up, I knew exactly what country and people-group I was to pray for. I sat on my knees in bed, sobbing for an hour… Like, out-loud-sobbing, into my pillow, praying and pleading for their safety and for their revelation of God.
This endeavor obviously comes with a hefty price. A price in terms of what I am giving up personally, with my life as I know it, and a price in terms of actual funds. A price I am willing to ask others to help me raise. I am the worst salesperson… There is a reason I did not go into sales after college. So, have mercy and help a sister out? Hahaha.
Ways You Can Help:
1) Click the “Support Me” link at the top of my blog if you wish to give financially online. If you would rather send a check, there are instructions for that process once you hit “Support Me.” Be sure to include my full name in the ‘Memo’ portion of the check. All donations are tax-deductable.
2) Purchase jewelry from Suns and Daughters (read my ‘About’ section for more info). Sales will be going towards the mission! www.sunsdaughters.com
3) Garage Sales! I will be having several of these over the summer. If you have any items that I can use in my garage sales, I will gladly take them off your hands! You can also come shop at them and buy my (our) junk! 
4) Pray. Pray that my financial needs are met by SEPTEMBER. Pray for my team- that we would have full protection, revelation, unity, favor and fun 
. Pray for me. Pray for the Holy Spirit to use me in mighty, unbelievable, God-breathed ways and for the gifts of the Spirit to be in full force. Pray for my growth, strength, courage and boldness.
Well, I guess that is about it. I hope what I’ve written made sense and maybe brightened your day a little bit! Please prayerfully (or impulsively ) consider giving towards my mission!
-V
