If I Could Fly

These last seven months have been the biggest blessing ever. I’ve touched the clouds and I’ve hit the valleys. Ive had experiences every person wishes for an I’ve had experiences I’d never want to relive. They all have one thing in common though, they’re all from the Lord. Everything I’ve gone through these last few months have made me who I am today. 

My squad has built me up, they’ve taught me true community and how to love on the deepest level. The race has taught me a new level of independence, from family and friends. But most importantly, I’ve learned dependence. To depend solely on the Lord is the golden key, to trust him and love him fully. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve gone through the times of being alone, maybe not physically on the race but definitely mentally and spiritually.  I had to go through the lowest times of my life to learn that lesson though. 

My second day on the race, my aunt passed away and I had three days to fly home and cope. Fast forward, I processed her death the night before thanksgiving, in a field in Guatemala. A couple weeks later I was hospitalized for an illness I had been suffering from for weeks, it just finally caught up to me. Fast forward to Africa, three of my friends left and one of those was my teammate. 

I’ve hit the lows and been kicking while I’m down, but in this time I’ve climbed to the mountain tops. I helped start a ministry in Guatemala with my team, through this we grew tremendous heights. We taught many kiddos English and gave them an abundance of love. Fast forward to Africa and I had the best ministry of my life, yes I am biased. The love from the teachers and the kids willingness to learn is unexplainable. The missions house hosts were some of the most influential women I’ve ever met. They love as though you’re their own kid and they pour out as if they’ve never once been emptied. Did I mention I’ve also jumped from the worlds tallest bungee bridge?

The race has given me a whole new outlook on life. I’ve never once taken my reliance off of the Lord, if anything it has just grown stronger. I never wanted to be the one to announce their departure from the field early, but sometimes the Lord has other plans. I’ve come home due to health issues from before the race and some that developed on the race. It wasn’t an easy decision but I put my complete faith in the Lord and if this is where he was calling me, then who am I to be disobedient? 

I extend my thanks to the people who have supported me and loved me. To the ones who have helped me through this decision and difficult time, thank you. I am always willing to answer any questions you may have so please don’t hesitate to ask.

All my love and his, 

T