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Stories from Racers by Marissa Villa on 2/26/2010
"I remember when life was easy," I think as I lay on a mattress, along with
Aubrey and
Jodi, that's been set up outside for us. The three of us and
Robin are all sick with some sort of stomach bug that's zapped us of all of our energy. I think of how easy life is when you have a nice, clean, porcelain toilet when you're sick. How nice it is to have a Wal Greens, CVS, Wal-Mart or Target full of medications meant to make you better.
How nice it is to have an air conditioned home so you're not constantly sweating. How nice it is to not have flies and bees swarming around you as you try to go. I remember picking up a bottle of Ozarka or Dasani, never worrying whether someone cruel filled it up with dirty, disease infested water using a syringe.
I remember when life was easy because it wasn't that long ago.
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Life on the World Race is extremely fast paced and often its so fast it can be difficult to keep up. So, to help you, we've highlighted some interesting things in our circle around the world...
"I'm not from Nashville. I'm from Columbia. There's a correctional facility around there and, well, I got out about a month ago."
There were no erasers or boards, but there was chalk.
February was month two in the experimental "Blogger of the Month" contest. Racers compete good naturedly against one another for the title and are chosen for frequency in blogging, interesting content, blog layout and story telling style. This month's Blogger of the Month was voted on by World Race alum judges.
From the first day I got there to the minute I was getting in the car to leave, parents were coming up to me and HANDING me their kids. Not just to hold and to love – but to take. I didn't say anything. I didn't do anything. I was just there. Loving. Being Jesus to them. In the midst of it all, children were being given to me to take care of. Not only temporarily while I was in Haiti, but to bring home.
When going on the World Race, it's important to learn about the countries you're potentially traveling to. Having an understanding of the history and tidbits about the culture helps in relating to the people you will meet. There are numerous times while on the field, you will speak with locals who will refer to a particular situation in their country, whether it be past or present. Sara Choe (October 2008) sheds some light on the country of China for us.
Feb. 26
A couple of hours after the accident, Matt and Dan went back to the Jinja Public Hospital to check on Trevor. Trevor had been admitted and his mother, Sarah, and close family friend, Nathan, were visiting. Matt and Dan talked to Sarah and Nathan and found out that the family is Christian and Nathan is the family's pastor.
They met for the first time in the Atlanta, Georgia airport back in May 2009. Matt Patch, Austin Anglea and Dan Snyder: instant brothers with much in common. After training camp the three of them had dreams and visions of the Lord using them together. Even though they'd talked about it with each other, none really knew what it could possibly look like.
July 2010 World Race Route Revealed