I have 11 weeks left on the World Race!
((insert mixed feelings here… it flew by… it didn't fly by….I don't know!!))
11 weeks is longer than most people have ever even been on a mission trip, much less 11 months.
It’s still a relatively long time.
There’s time to make a difference and to experience God in even newer ways.
I have until the end of this month here in Tanzania, then it’s off to Nepal!
Nepal has been the big jackpot on the itinerary after Thailand. Any of my squad members could probably fill in the blank: “Man, I can’t wait til (country on the itinerary)” Yeah, the answer is Nepal. Supposedly, everything is awesome there. Other squads have loved Nepal. Even my little brother said something along the lines of “dude, you get to go to Nepal, I’m jealous.” Heck yes I’m excited to go there!
After Nepal, India! India gives me mixed feelings, but maybe that’s just my stomach remembering Malaysia and begging me not to eat anything with mustard-yellow or lime-green sauces, or awkward cinnamon dishes, or anything so spicy that I cry like the ending of Marley and Me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a picky eater. I’m actually way more adventurous than the average person. I’ve eaten a tarantula leg, and an iguana egg, and God only knows the full list, because we’ve been served so much sketchy food it’s not even funny.
my favorite picture ever… and yeah I've probably eaten dog
I had food poisoning at least twice in Cambodia. That whole month my whole digestive system really quit trying. I’ve accidentally eaten pig skin, thinking it was noodles (thanks China), and I only found that out because I made the mistake of asking what it was. After month 6, I stopped asking.
There is more to India than food (so help me God), and I am really excited to serve the Lord there and figure out the new things He has to show me.
11 weeks of no expectations.
11 weeks of intense prayer, productive ministry, and unrelenting, refining community.
11 weeks I will think back to and smile about with a thankful heart.
I pray this time impacts my life forever.
I pray I experience new things, learn to trust more, to love more, and to laugh more.
I pray the Lord keeps adding to what He’s given me.
I pray for open doors, bold steps, and big measures of courage.
Where are you going when you get back to the states?
I have every intention of finding out what I’m eating, once I’m done eating it. I want to be able to tell people all the weird stuff I’ve ingested!!
Praying with you. Love you.
Rhayma
Hey beautiful girl. There are great things in store for India. Dint forget what I said at launch. Love you so much.
Manda. Twittertwin. Ruth.
I can’t believe it only 11 more weeks you have done so much and have helped so many people. I can’t wait to see you.
11 weeks! I agree that it’s longer than many people have been on a mission trip, yet it seems like a small part of what you’ve accomplished for God on the WR. I’m praying expectantly for God to show you even more/better things that he has in store for the remaining time you’ll be serving in this way. Love & prayers.
amen, love muffin
The last 11 weeks will fly by- take advantage of your time with your team, squad, the countries your in, and the Lord! Continue to be positive and find joy in all situations. Love you!