http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org The World Race - Aly Beeler en-us Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:15:32 GMT 30 http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org/?filename=where-am-i-going http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org/?filename=where-am-i-going   Ireland Ireland boasts a heritage of Christianity through Catholicism. Yet the lifeless display of faith reveals that this nation is farther from God than ever. Rampant alcoholism and suicide rates reveal a desperate need for hope. Through sports, children's outreach, street evangelism, pub ministry, and the relationships that just happen along the way, the World Race reintrodues a life-giving faith to this beautiful, historic culture     Ukraine Caught between its past oppression under the USSR communist regime and the desire to be accepted by Western society, Ukraine is a land of many ups and downs. Thankfully, there's hope, light, and life spreading like wildfire throughout this nation. Is it the kingdom of God coming in power? We think so.     Romania The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy people. Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org/?filename=expectations-crazy-randomness http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org/?filename=expectations-crazy-randomness I try not to create specific expectations for too many situations in my life. Usually what I expect doesn't come close to what actually happens, so it's better to be open for the surprise. I think the World Race is going to be a year open for crazy randomness. But there are a few things I expect... I expect to miss people like I never have before. I expect many uncomfortable moments when I will have to stop hiding behind the walls I keep up. I expect to miss my dog, pillow, pool, car, cell phone, shower, personal space, comfort zone, dr pepper chapstick... I expect to cry (which in itself is hard to admit since very few people actually ever see this phenomenon). I expect for my hardened heart to break for people, cities, countries. I expect asking myself "Why in the world did I come on this trip?" I expect to miss the crazy, adrenaline-filled, organized chaos of the ER. I expect to fill up many, many journals. (If I used 3 journals for 5 weeks in Europe...hopefully I ca Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org/?filename=about-this-crazy-adventuresupport-blog http://alybeeler.theworldrace.org/?filename=about-this-crazy-adventuresupport-blog      So a lot has changed in my life over the last two years. Six months after graduating from nursing school with a bachelor's degree in May of 08, I started working as an ER nurse in Montgomery. Work has definitely not been boring since then. Neither has life. The World Race is one of the most recent opportunities for adventure and something I wanted to share with you.  The "World Race" is an 11 month Christian mission trip to 11 countries around the world. I am extremely excited about this trip and yet still slightly in shock that I have this opportunity. I have no doubt that this will be one of the most memorable and faith building times in my life. In 11 months I pray for open eyes, love and faith. I trust this will be a time for God to continue to open my eyes to the reason I have always been so drawn to ministry overseas. Also, that it will be eleven months of a life lesson on loving. Loving other people who don't speak my language, loving when I a Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT