It is amazing how my expectations and preconceived ideas have shaped these first couple weeks. My team and I are in Chicago partnering with local churches and non-profit ministries. It is so fun … Read more about Normal is hard
Training Camp
Two weeks ago I was making dinner with my family, packing my bag to go away for 11 months. My seemingly normal life during the time of quarantine was about to be rocked, I just didn’t know how. … Read more about Training Camp
Ready
Six years ago, God told me I would go on the World Race. His voice was gentle and full of peace. I had hope and a deep sense of assurance; unexplainable assurance that I would go someday. For a very … Read more about Ready
Preparation
Typically, I love planning and organizing. I love having lists and checking things off, but for some reason it has not been enjoyable for me as I prepare for the World Race. I think this is how the … Read more about Preparation
8 Weeks
Hello all! Here is another quick update, in the past five days since I have posted it has seems like weeks for me. I have hit some peaks of fear and doubt wrapping my head around this next … Read more about 8 Weeks
Missionary
The typical World Race is not launching in October, but the leadership has given some great options for us future Racers. I can either wait to (hopefully) go in January, wait until next August that … Read more about Missionary
Unwavering
I am waiting in eager anticipation for next week to hear an update on our trip. I have wavered over the past month between what feels like patient trust and angsty confusion. Confused of this … Read more about Unwavering
He is Worthy
My time fundraising so far feels so vulnerable, like I am getting open-heart surgery and everyone is watching. I am opening myself up to criticism and failure and loss so I can follow the Lord … Read more about He is Worthy
Hopeful
I am still here, and I am still going on the Race. I was overcome with fear, as I stopped working, stayed home and geared up with a facemask to go to the grocery store. When the full force of … Read more about Hopeful
