Have I mentioned that I have pretty much the most supportive parents in the universe? As I was waiting to hear from AIM about doing the World Race, the company I work for at Chocolate World offered me a full-time position with some pretty good benefits. Discussions with my parents about the decision I was facing were pretty interesting. My dad, being completely honest, told me that support-raising scares him, so he'd probably always come down on the side of the "sure thing" and the steady income. My mom was a little more on the "do the thing that you're going to enjoy doing" side of things, but still practical. When I didn't get accepted for the World Race and started looking at the FYM program, they began to suggest looking into some other options, but ultimately the decision was mine to make. I knew they would support me regardless of my decision, but I had no idea what that support was going to look like.

Last night they told me that they're planning to give me about 10% of the money I need to raise for this trip. It may not seem like a lot, but to me it's worth so much more than that. This is a tangible expression of my parents' support of the idea of my taking nine months away from a "normal" job and a steady income to pursue God and to strengthen my relationship with Him. Words cannot express my gratefulness for my parents' expression of support over the last 22 years of my life and in this particular moment. God has truly blessed me!