Wow needless to say I got a bit behind on keeping up with this blog, sorry. I absolutely cannot believe that another semester of PA school is done and I'm 6 months of the way done with grad school. Words can't describe what an incredible, challenging, and growing experience this past semester was. There were times that it felt like the world around me was spinning over 100mph and I was just in a constant sprint to try to keep up. The mix of 4 or 5 tests in a week, while preparing for the tests the following week, trying to stay healthy (and sane) by working out, and socializing often seemed daunting and impossible...but here I am reflecting back and all I can think of is all the good that has come from all of it and what a blessing it is to have the opportunity to be in PA school alongside some very wonderful people.
I totally missed updating on November and December, sorry for all those following me...one of my resolutions for the new year is to keep up with this blog much better!
I was thinking and thinking about what to say since I haven't updated in so long, thinking about just the last couple months and the whole year...and overall the word that comes to mind to describe the year as a whole is "seeking". Seeking God and his plan and direction as I finished Biola, seeking guidance while starting a new adventure at Marietta for PA school, seeking comfort as I said goodbye to my family and friends once again when I moved to Ohio, seeking patience and concentration to stay focused on my studies and do well in grad school especially right after my dad's accident. Here would be a good place to give an update on Dad, he is doing so awesome! Coming home this time was the first time I got to see him since the accident and he is doing so well! After the accident the doctors were first concerned that he wouldn't make it, then that he would lose his arm, but my dad is a fighter and God is so powerful and gracious. After cutting through almost everything in his arm, losing two liters of blood, and going through roughly 7 hours of surgery, he has just minor nerve damage in his arm and fingers. From a medical standpoint it is truly remarkable that my dad is here with us today. My dad has inspired me and pushed me since I was younger to be a better and stronger person and to always seek God in everything I do, I don't know what I would do without him and there are truly no words to describe how thankful I am for the incredible recovery from his accident. Love you Daddy!
As I think about starting a new year tomorrow it gives me goosebumps to think about how blessed I have been in 2011. God worked on my heart and mind in a way I never thought possible at Biola, I have incredible friends, incredible family, the opportunity to start PA school at Marietta with some incredible people, and so much more that I can't seem to find the words to describe right now. I hope you get the chance to think back on all the blessings of 2011 and thank God for his continued faithfulness and mercy in every situation.
It is my prayer that 2012 is an incredible year, that myself and those around me would learn to be shaped and molded by God each day, build great friendships, and have some awesome new adventures. I leave you with a quote, "we had some random things happen to us, some good, some bad, some you can't explain, some you don't want to explain, but one thing's for sure...when God throws a curveball...don't duck....you just might miss something."
2011 was great, as we start 2012 here's to new challenges, new adventures, and always seeking more and more each day.
