WHAAAAAAAT?!
Completely overcome with excitement and nervousness, I babbled my way through a 20 minute interview, heard a few details of what was to come, and then hung up.
Jaw still dropped. Mouth wide open.
WHAAAAAAAT?!
You see, the week before, KSBJ on-air DJs encouraged listeners to apply online for a chance to win a trip for two to the Holy Lands. I heard the announcement multiple times and even remember thinking to myself, “how awesome would that be?!” But, it wasn’t until I heard “applications are due by midnight tonight” that I seriously thought about applying. (I mean really, what could it hurt?! I never win anything anyways!)
Or so I thought!
As the fast and furious contest began, and snippets of the interviews were aired, I completely fell in love with the other four contestants! A pastor’s wife, a United States veteran, a sacrificial mother, and an influential minister. All four with unbelievable testimonies. All four so deserving of this trip!
The weeks went on, and dearly loved contestants were eliminated.
Yet, somehow, with a dropped jaw, l stood standing.
And as I answered the phone, early that Friday morning of the reveal, I was completely overcome by emotion. As Bill and Pam from the morning show congratulated me and asked me a couple of questions, it took everything I had in me to hold it together. As I hung up, however, all control was lost. Tears flowed freely down my cheeks.
I fell to my knees. Jaw still dropped. (Chin completely calloused.)
Oh, to be a part of the family of God! What a tremendous blessing! (I always knew my family was big, I just didn’t know how big until this experience.)
I am so very thankful for KSBJ and Educational Opportunities Tours and for the incredible opportunity they have given my mom and I to travel to the Holy Lands. This is a trip of a lifetime and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on it together!
I am also very grateful for all of you who not only voted for and supported me through this contest, but who have also loved me and my family and have carried us to the Father through prayer for so long. I honestly don’t know how people make it through this life without the Body of Christ to lean on. We are truly blessed, so dearly loved, and we couldn’t be more thankful for each one of you!
Our trip is March 11-20th. The fact that we are leaving so soon definitely excites me, but also makes me a little anxious. Leaving Titus for ten days is going to be difficult. However, I know that he is first and foremost HIS, and so, I am doing my best to trust Him fully and completely. Our God is good! There is no doubt in my mind about that. He is good, He is Sovereign, and He is faithful. To Him be the glory!
I look forward to sharing our trip with you all through my blog!
So, dear family and friends...
stay tuned!!!
