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Yesterday was crazy. We went from sand practice, to a Cincinnati Reds game, then back for a scrimmage. Most of the day seemed like it was spent in the vehicles which can really drag out a day. Our scrimmage was awesome though. Garrett, our director, got together a group of his friends that he plays with regularly to scrimmage with us. I will be honest with you, I was really nervous stepping on that court. The game that I know best is the game in the Sand, and the indoor game is much more complex, and sooooo much faster. Once I got out there though, things began to slow down for me. I really felt it was an affirmation from God though. That I can do this... even though I watch from the sidelines, and it looks impossible, He has given me the talent to be here. I am so thankful.
After the scrimmage we got to meet and interact with the other team. One of the players, Josh, had been on tour with Athletes in Action 7 years ago in Camaroon. It was great to be able to pick his brain, and hear about his experiences. I am now even more excited about seeing what God has in store for us.
This morning, Friday the 19th, we were taken out to the ropes course. This was something I was looking forward to, just because I like climbing and challenges. We picked out partners and after a short informal training we were off. The purpose of any ropes course is to face your fears, I realized. While I did not feel ropes, wires, climbing, or swinging challenged me, I think God had something else in mind for me today. My partner was Eric, our team discipler( kinda like a chaplin), and we started out gung-ho. We had intentions of doing the whole course... then we got up there. Don't get me wrong, we completed everything we set out to do, which was quite a bit, but the tasks were simple for me. I think my challenge today was to stay with my partner, support and encourage him. I wanted so bad to try the more difficult tasks, but I knew that staying with Eric was more important. Principle #1 right... It isn't about me.
The ropes course lasted until about 1, then after lunch we returned to the dorms for some more team time (we really spend a lot of time together don't we). I feel like I am on a friendship crash course with these guys. At 6 we went to dinner. Our last dinner, as it was, with the girls team. They are leaving for the Caribbean tomorrow morning, so we spent tonight hanging out with them. It made me look forward even more to when we leave for Russia. We ended the evening with a picture blitz, and a group prayer. It was really nice.
Well that is one week down. From here on out I will blog when I can, which I hope will be every couple of days. Thank you for all of your prayers up to this point. And I thank God for this great opportunity.
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