Well, it’s finally happening!! In just a few days we will be on a flight to Romania! 

When I think back to how this was a dream the Lord showed me in November of 2019 that is now actually happening, I am in awe of God, His goodness and His faithfulness. 

Preparing for training camp a few weeks ago was CRAZY!  

I worked until Thursday and left on Friday... not my wisest choice! I spent most of that night packing both my big pack and day pack which you can see in the picture.

Once I arrived in Atlanta, I started to meet all of the people from my squad who I’ve been getting to know on zoom for the last year! I kept saying to them “You are real!! You’re actually real!” 

Once we were all at the airport, we were loaded into vans and headed to Gainesville, Georgia where training camp is. We then set up our tents right away! 

Training camp was full of worship, speaking sessions, vision casting, different sleeping scenarios, time with our squad, physical activities, hiking and setting up/packing up my tent what felt like 27 times. 

All week I was in awe that God provided everything needed for me to be there. He spoke so clearly and made the path so straight for me to be doing missions overseas for the next year. He is SO good. 

One of the most challenging parts of training camp was the 3 hour hike we did on Mt. Yonah. While carrying our big packs up the mountain, we were drenched in sweat and encouraged each other to keep going. There were many times I felt like my body could not do anymore, but it did and we made it to the top TOGETHER to this beautiful view! 

God showed up and spoke so much over that week of training. He confirmed His unconditional love for me and that there is NOTHING I can do to make Him love me any more than He already does. He also showed me that He made me to be a city on a hill and a LIGHT that cannot be HIDDEN (Matthew 5:14). He continues to show me that we all have an important part in the body of Christ and that when we are operating in who He created us to be, the body is in unity and glorifies Him. That is exactly what this squad and my team will be doing this year. We will be seeking Jesus, growing closer to Him, operating in the authority He has given us, walking in the fullness of who He has made us to be and seeing the beautiful unity, salvation and freedom that comes with that in the lives of other people around the world. 

I am SO excited and thank you for being on this journey with me. 

Please pray for this squad! Each one of them is so special. I can’t believe I get to do life and ministry this year with them!