No turning back now!

I have sent in my first round of paperwork along with my support letter and deposit for The World Race, which means I will be committed soon--no turning back! Some days I am so excited and can't wait to leave, while other days it still seems so far away and I feel like I'm not ready at all. I get on the World Race website almost daily and read blogs posted by people who are currently on the trip. I love reading their stories and looking at pictures, knowing that will be me in a little less than a year! The sermon at church yesterday was about having a vision and how it pulls you forward in life, so you don't get stuck in a rut or complacent. This is so true in my life as I look forward to this next year, and ultimately the World Race!

Volleyball starts today. It's really weird not being there for all the boring first-day-of-preseason meetings. It is definitely a good feeling though. I feel like I ended last season with a bang, so that brings closure. I'm not hoping and wishing I had another season to get out there and prove myself. Senior season was the best I could have ever asked for in every way! The best group of girls, great coaches and athletic director, and I think I played the best I ever have. I truly began to understand what it means to play for Christ and giving Him the glory!! That brings so much freedom that I have never had before!

As you may know, I will be helping with volleyball this year as a volunteer assistant coach. My role will be more of a spiritual leader than an actual coach, and I am so excited to still be able to pour into the girls this year!! I also get to practice and travel with the team, which will be so much fun! :) I am finishing up 3 general education classes online this fall, then student teaching in the spring. I will be graduating next May, and leaving for The World Race in July!