Hey everyone!
I am leaving for training camp in 17 days! I cannot believe how fast this summer has gone by and how quick the Race is approaching. I spent three weeks this summer at Sharp Top Cove Young Life camp to serve as a Lifeguard. It was so refreshing to be able to take a step back from the real world and focus on simply serving the Lord. Above is a picture of me playing my guitar with some friends while hammocking at Sharp Top. Returning from camp, I’m now in the phase of trying to get all the little things together like a tent, sleeping bag, outlet converter, rain jacket, etc. As I get closer to this next step I get more excited, but also more nervous. Sometimes I have a hard time getting my brain to process the fact that I am going to be gone for nine whole months! It excited me and scares me at the same time, which is exactly why I’m doing it. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. Please continue to pray for me as I get closer to launch. I am also in need of more monthly donors. I’m getting closer and closer everyday, and am already at 38%. And by counting future monthly donations, I’m at about 62% funded! The Lord is providing more than I could’ve hoped for. He called me into this mission only a couple months ago, leaving not much time to raise almost $20,000. This process has been a true test of my faith and has allowed my faith to grow in ways I didn’t know possible. I encourage you to pray about donating if you haven’t already, and to see where the Lord may be looking to grow you in your faith. If you’ve made a one-time donation, I ask you to pray about becoming a monthly sponsor. A little goes a long way in this journey.
Thank you, God bless
-Shelby
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