4/11/21
Hey Dad!
Something insane happened to me yesterday and it made me think of you. My squad is getting ready for team changes which happen every 3 to 4 months. Each team member is designed a role of team lead, treasurer, logistics, safety, etc. I’m a storytelling intern for AIM (the organization that owns the race) as a whole. Part of that internship means I don’t get assigned roles for the teams and I just focus on writing like the wind for AIM.
This past week I was pondering about where I would be put if I wasn’t a storyteller. I imagined myself in each role and couldn’t imagine myself doing any of them. Especially the team leader role. They carry so much responsibility and weight, I just didn’t see myself being a candidate for such a thing. I especially couldn’t imagine my leaders thinking I could do such a thing. I guess I’ve been walking in this lie of inferiority since I’ve been here.
So you could see how much of a shock I was in when my squad leaders sat me down yesterday and asked me if I’d step into the role of team leading! They said, “We know we aren’t supposed to place you in anything since you’re an intern, but your name just wouldn’t stop coming up when we prayed/talked about who we are supposed to raise up as team leaders.” Freaking what??
It reminds me of when you put me in the kid’s director position at church Elven32. There were better, more qualified people for the job, yet you chose me. I feel like a true David haha. I wouldn’t know where to begin on leading a team/stepping into such a big role if it weren’t for you. Really this whole thing is another thank you letter haha I love you so much. Thanks for setting me up to be the leader you’ve called me to be.
<3 your blown away daughter.
Allison, I and jeff are so very proud of you. You were always a leader by nature when you were young, and it’s still true to this day. I love and miss you very much. Mom-