nine days.
nine short days.
two hundred and sixteen hours.
… That’s how long I have until I get my first real glimpse at life as a World Racer.
It still doesn’t seem real, and I am starting to wonder if it will ever become a reality to me. In three short months, I am leaving the country for 11 straight months to travel and share Jesus with people. 11 months. Without coming home. Living in a tent. With people I’ve never met.
In so many ways I don’t feel ready, but at the same time I feel like this is what I was made for; I feel like I’m on an emotional teeter totter. It’s such a strange feeling.
But watch out Atlanta, because I’m comin’ for ya! Last Friday, I met my first financial goal (holla!) and also bought my plane ticket to training camp. It’s happening, even if I’m not completely ready for it, the World Race is becoming a reality.
What the heck is training camp?
Great question, and honestly I don’t have a cut & dry answer for you. But in simplest form, it’s a ten day camping/back-packing trip in Atlanta that will be a glimpse into life on the field as a Racer. We will test out all of our gear, go on hikes, have times of fellowship & prayer, and I will finally get to meet my team (Go Green Squad!). But most importantly we get real authentic with Jesus for ten straight days about the condition of our hearts, our brokenness, and our hopes for the World Race. I’ve read some blogs from people who have attended training camp, and it sounds like a total blast!
YOU.ARE.AWESOME
Super huge shout-out to those of you who have joined me on this journey. Man, I am once again blown away by you all. I pray you know what a mighty miracle your prayers and financial donations are to me. I am humbled to my knees when I think of the outpouring I’ve received so far … Know that I pray for you; for the Lord to bless you and to provide a personal outpouring in your own life.
I know that I have SO much more to do before I start my journey as a World Racer, like SO SO much. The routines of life just seem so “normal” that I’m having a hard time believing I’m actually leaving the country soon. Will life as a World Racer ever seem real? I don’t know, but I’ll keep you posted.
I would appreciate your continued support and prayers. This wouldn’t be possible without you.
-V
January ’16
Green Squad
#watchmyrace
