When I was thirteen or fourteen a man came to our church and spoke about his work against human trafficking in India. Ever since my heart has ached and longed to help the helpless and love the ones who have known no love.
In 2009 I went with a group from my school to Africa for a month. I left pieces of my heart with everyone I met. Every child I held broke and mended my heart all at once.
We worked mainly in hospitals and orphanages. I got to become a better version of myself, a much more loving and compassionate person. Although it was heart breaking to leave all of my babies and old ladies in Africa when I came home, it was an experience that changed me forever.
Somewhere along the line though, in the years between then and now, I lost sight of that person I so loved being. The opportunity to do The World Race has been making my heart beat that familiar beat it use to. My heart is melting from the hard and cold stone it became. I am so excited for you all to participate in my growth and process in these next few months, and year. To have brothers and sisters come along side me to encourage and pray God's will be done in my life. I thank you all already, however few or many of you there may be. My love goes out to each and everyone of you. Thank you.
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