I don’t even know where to start. 

I guess I want to start by thanking everyone who supported me. Wether you prayed for me, donated, shared my posts, read my blogs, etc. You made this possible for me. I couldn’t have done this without each of you and for that I am so beyond thankful. I hope you’ve seen even just a glimpse of the fruit I’ve seen here. 

I am going to group it in 3 sections: Gainesville, Costa Rica, and The Dominican Republic!! 

Gainesville: uprooting 

If i summed up Gainesville in one word it would be Freedom. From shaving my head to claiming my faith as my own, Gainesville brought me freedom in abundance. My life will never be the same because I have found this new freedom in Christ and I am so passionate about sharing that with every single person I know/ I meet. I broke down lies that I had been believing my whole life. I was not created for distraction. I am worthy of being loved and treasured. I am beautiful. I am His, and that is ALL that matters. An uprooting of all distraction and enemies strongholds in my life. 

Costa Rica: planting 

If i summed up Costa Rica in one word it would be growth. The Lord slowly and tenderly walked me through so many stages of growth. He brought up my future. He brought up more lies. He brought redemption, refinement, and restoration. Man, did I grow. I was stretched. I also rested. The soil was ready and the seeds were planted in this season. I will forever look back on Costa Rica and remember what the Lord’s love looked like in this season. He was sweet. He didn’t push me to much. He gently took my hand and walked with me through small steps of growth. 

Dominican Republic: fruit

If i summed up the Dominican in one word it would be goodness. To give you a little insight, month 8 was the hardest month of the whole race. I was exhausted. I was ready to go home. I wasn’t hearing from the Lord. And then He met me there. He asked me to fast during ministry days and that took away all of my exhaustion. At that point, my squad began seeing salvations after salvations. We finally began catching the fruit. We had planted so many seeds. Our conversations were so fruitful. Now here we are, month 9. excited to go home to my family. excited to go home a new person in Christ. I have never been more obsessed with the Lord in my whole life.

Has this been easy? not by a long shot. But, would I do everyday of it again? Without a single doubt. The Lord has done more than I can imagine in these past 9 months and I CANNOT WAIT to see what He has in store for the rest of my life. 

Thank you again for allowing me this opportunity and helping pave the way. Each of you are so important to me. 

love you lots, 

kaylin :)