As I write this there is a total of 1 month, 9 days, and 8 hours left until the official World Race launch date of August 27th. While this is everyone else's day to say their final good bye's to their homes, animals, family and friends, I won't really be saying good bye to everyone until September 4th. I will be leaving when everyone else does for launch, staying a week and then coming home for a few days to attend my sister's wedding. 

 It has been awhile since I have done a blog post. A lot has happened so let me fill you in a little. Since the last time you heard from me I have had a worship night + silent auction ( and from this was able to be FULLY FUNDED because God is so good and his people are so generous), I managed to win prom queen (still surreal btw), I graduated high school, and I worked a full time job that has been and probably will be one of the best and easiest jobs I have ever worked.  

How am I feeling as it gets closer to leaving? I am Excited to start this next chapter of my life, to be able to do what I love and serve others, and to get to meet my amazing squad members who are officially known as the J Squad now. I am also getting more and more anxious as time goes on. I am realizing that there are a lot of lasts. Last time visiting my grandparents for awhile, last time working, last time being with my friends, and singing and attending my home church. It is all such a weird feeling. I am getting all of my last minute supplies and wondering how I am going to fit it all. I have already practiced packing everything into my hiking pack once and let me tell you, it was a struggle for sure. I want to make sure I have everything and I don't forget anything. Everyday lately is a constant loop in my mind of wondering what I still need to get and what I will bring. I am also spending so much money on supplies alone that it is making me even more worried because what if the money I have isn't enough? I know this worrying is all useless because God will work it all out. God provides, he always does. 1 month, 9 days, and 8 hours may not seem like enough time but in reality, it is way more than enough time. 

I don't really know what the point of this blog post was. It may have just been an update for you or it may just be to convince me that everything will work out. Either way thank you for reading and as I say in every post, thank you for supporting me. I am not sure when the next post will be up, it could be before I leave or it could be while I am on the Race. Keep a lookout because these posts are (hopefully) about to get a whole lot more exciting. 

If you still feel led to support me the prayers are always welcome :) I will also link my shirt fundraiser below. 

https://www.bonfire.com/store/gracies-race-to-missions/