Jun
27
Belgium Blessings
Filed Under AIA Track & Field Ministry
Today the team arrives! It feels like every week God is giving me a new blessing for this trip. I love pole vaulting…it has always been my life. Now it seems that God is blessing me through that love. Back in February when I was down South recruiting, I was approached by an athlete from GA Tech who was interested in coming to Belgium. He is a pole vaulter. After leaving Atlanta all I could think about was, “Oh my word! How am I going to handle poles in Europe???” God had the answer…which I definitely needed, since 3 more pole vaulters would be added to my roster. I love “it just so happens” moments. I had a contact in Europe from college and he hosted a friend of mine who was a pole vaulter. I emailed him to ask about pole transportation in Europe. Well “it just so happens” that he is from Belgium and “it just so happens” that his son trains about 5 min from where we are staying. He has offered to help with some transportation (I’m mostly happy about picking some of us up from the airport!) and has talked with the president of their club for us and have opened up their stadium to us.
I have no idea where to even begin with the owner of Leuven City Hostel. He has been a tremendous blessing in so many ways, from our housing all the way to itty bitty things like letting me know if the bakery across the street only takes cash!
I am so thankful that God has placed these people in my life and pray the Lord blesses them as they have blessed me and my team so, so much. I cannot wait to get to Belgium!