Coming into Training Camp I knew I wanted to grow in trusting and receiving other’s love. This has been a place of insecurity for most of my life. I have feared that others will only love me for what I provide to them and that once I am in a place of need that they will consider me a burden and no longer love me. Consequently, I work hard to love others well, meeting their needs and hiding my own. I know this isn’t healthy and surrendered my fear to the Lord during training camp and prayed that he would give me opportunities to learn and grow in trusting and receiving other’s love.
Later that week I fell during our training hike and fractured my tibia! In the moment that I fell, I knew I had significantly hurt myself and would need to rely on others to make it down the trail. My incredible squad members literally carried me on their backs to get me off the trail and on my way to the ER. Over the next several days, my squad members took the best care of me. They championed, encouraged, accommodated, challenged, comforted, and loved me. God was using the circumstances of my injury to provide opportunities for me to trust and rely on the love of others.
Two weeks after my injury, my orthopedic looked at my x-rays and told me he believed I would need surgery and there was likely additional soft tissue damage and breaks in my fibula. Surgery would require several additional months for healing and I wouldn’t be able to launch with my squad in January. He asked for additional x-rays and a CT-scan and was shocked that there wasn’t additional damage to my leg and put me in a walking boot with the hopes that I will be recovered and out of the walking boot in about a month – two weeks before I launch for the World Race!
I am so excited to be able to launch with my squad in January and am so thankful for everyone’s love and support over the past several weeks! Thank you for rallying around me, encouraging me, providing for me and loving me well. God is teaching me a lot about relying on others and trusting their love for me and I’m excited to continue to grow in this over the next year.
Praises:
- I will be launching with N Squad on January 8th, 2022!
- God is working miraculous healing in my leg and I am regaining strength each day.
- The incredible support system and partners God has surrounded me with!
Prayer Requests:
- My transition back to living independently.
- Transitioning back into working full-time and in person.
- Continued healing in my leg.
Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
2He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”
Naomi,
Phenomenal! Thank you for that blog and realizing that healing takes place in different forms.
Hi, my Friend.
I am so encouraged reading your update by seeing God’s goodness in your life. I pray for healing in your leg and for God to always strengthen you.
Love you.
So many prayers headed your way!! Sometimes the Lord works in ways we don’t like very much but the lesson you wanted to learn was definitely taught. 😉 See you in January. I’ll be your crutch any day.
My Sweet Naomi! The Lord is sooo GOOD! By His stripes you were healed (I Peter 2:24)….it is already done! Your testimony is a “light” to all those around you! Our Father has so many things He wants to teach you in the coming months and He wants to use all the many things He has already taught you to set people free. Put your seatbelt on and hold on tight, you’re in for the ride of your life! Love you!
Thank you Michael!
Thank you so much Genafine! I love you and miss you so very much!
God is definitely teaching me things! Thank you so much for being my crutch! 10 out of 10 would recommend! 😉
Thank you so much! I love you and I’m so excited to be on this journey with you!
Hi Madison! It’s so good to hear from you! Thank you for praying for me! I’m praying for you as well as you’re serving with YWAM; I’m so thankful we met each other in Seattle! You are such an encouragement to me.
Love this, Naomi. Sometimes right when I think I’ve trusted Him with everything he’s like “what about this piece you’re still holding onto.” But He’s so patient and kind hearted. He’s a gentle surgeon, tending so carefully to our hearts that are prone to get off track. Thank you for sharing your story!! praying continued healing over your leg.
Hi! We met in the Seattle airport, and I wanted to let you know I’ve been praying for you!! I’m sorry you broke your leg but I’m so excited for you to be able to launch in January!
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