Push Past Comfort

I’m in my hotel room in Minnesota. every step of this trip Jesus has proved that He’s got my back.

This morning my alarm went off at 2:30….my body wasn’t even sure what it was supposed to do. I just put one foot in front of the other. As my husband drove me to the airport, I still didn’t want to go. He dropped me off and I had no choice but to put one foot in front of the other…

I learned how to put the bag tags on myself…that’s one job I never did…my husband and daughter always do it. I then went through security…..new things today…shoulder to shoulder with a stranger and walk the same pace as the drug or bomb sniffing dogs go around you….then through security where I didn’t even have to take my shoes off or take my electronics out of my bag…nor did I have to go through the scanner where I put my arms up….it was lovely! Normally I’m almost in tears from the grumpy people…today everyone was happy…and very kind.

Both flights were Southwest and the people were like super duper nice. Passengers were kind and sweet…and certain interactions with passengers that were clear that Jesus had my back. Listening to a passenger telling to another about Elevation Worship and their newest song. Listening to a pastor converse with his family…and as he talked to me he had the kindest eyes….that to me was God saying…keep going…this is what I want you to do.

I learned how to do Uber myself..and had the sweetest Sudanese man who would not let me help with my suitcases….if only who knew one suitcase was full of clown supplies.

Made it into my hotel where they actually had my room ready at 11 in the afternoon…which was shocking to me…

Today was a day of rest and relaxation, and reflexión.

I don’t expect people to understand why I do this….

But if you could see the faces of the little kids the first time they see me…if you could see the eyes light up of the elderly as they play silly games with me…or the parents who didn’t want to laugh but I eventually win them over…you understand that this is necessary. If I’m going to do this well….I must return and learn from the best.

This week will be uncomfortable….it already has been….but I knew if I stayed home I would regret it.

Every time I’ve pushed myself to do something that I didn’t want to do I’ve always been so happy once I did it. This week of training is no different.

Nothing could possibly sum it better than that quote.

This week if you follow my social media accounts I will take you along because this adventure can’t be explained…it must be experienced….

Signing out of my comfort zone….see you all on the other side….