It is currently 2:30 in the morning the day we are leaving for the Domincan Republic and Haiti. The day has been more than filled - a consistent theme of the week. I just finished packing and showering about 20 minutes ago and have been trying to get some last minute communications put together and sent out. Since we are meeting at 4:30, I have resigned myself to the fact that I will not be sleeping tonight.
This past week has been incredible. The phrase "going non stop" has been redefined for me and I have seen how it is possbile to be beyond exhausted and still living so full of life and joy. The girls who have come for The Experience are so incredible and it's been really good living life with them and watching them discover new truth each day. There is always much laughter as we live life together - almost every waking minute of every day.
The team I am working with has been really amazing - especially the other female coach, Laura. From our first conversation in February, we have seen how God has been extremely intentional in bringing our paths together for a time. There are many similaries - such as walking a journey of redemption are using whatever excuse available to consume ice cream. She has taught me so much already and it's been so amazing serving together and pouring into the lives of the girls on this team.
The next couple of weeks I will be in the Dominican Republic. I'm really excited about it. And I'm sure that after a few hours of sleep, my face will reflect that excitement. After a little over a week, we will journey across the island and into Haiti to work with Global Partners with the distaster relief effort. While there's much excitement, I know that both of these places will bring a new understanding into the brokenness of the world we live in. At times I find myself extremely overwhelmed with the bigness of the need and wonder how a team of nine can possibly make an impact. And then I am reminded that it's one life at a time and that God has called us to this time and place. So I have no idea what these next few weeks will hold, but I have much hopeful anticipaton.
I'll be posting again when I get back in the country and hopefully there will be some pictures to accompany the fun stories. See you soon!
About Me
- Rachel
- things that make me smile: grande nonfat chai extra hot with whip cream. music that brings life to the soul. a hoodie. breathing. passions discovered. dreams taking form. sharing in the experience of a friend's great joy. a soft t-shirt. vibram 5 fingers. running during a soft rain. stillness. dairy queen vanilla ice cream. a long nap in the afternoon. crisp autumn air. road trip with a friend. feeling alive. good food full of flavor. frozen waterfalls. a good run. quality glass of wine in the evening. peanut butter m&ms. hampton inn beds. doing work in a coffee shop. good coffee. wearing long socks inside out. spending time at a shooting range. clean sheets. watching movies. snow at night. mountains. artistic expression.