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Ausie Austinwrote:
Hi aunt heather,
I love you and miss you i will talk to you soon Infinite X's & O's Sydnii
May 17
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Hi Heather,
Thank you very much for responding to my email, seems like things are going well. I am happy and excited for you, not only for your pass accomplishments but for what the feature holds for you. We may not know what the feature holds, but we are sure that we know who holds the feature. php.1:6-7 says, Being confident of this one thing that God that has begun a good work in you is faithful to complete it.The steps of a righteous man including women too are ordered by God. He's Got everything in Control. Enjoy the moments and let everyday count......I will give you update later about our Adventure into the covenant of Marriage and Life in the USA.Keep your eyes on the Lord.
Oct. 30
Vivianwrote:
Hi Heather
You sound like you are having such a GREAT time. The Bugs look scrumptious (YUM) LOL. I hope the rest of your trip is just as exciting and you have lots of great stories to tell.
Love Ya
Vivian
June 12
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June 17 Walking on Water: The day I wanted to quitThis is probably the most distracting time of my life. While in medical school, you're surrounded by smart people, with way more interesting lives, who know loads of stuff. Constant feelings of competition and comparison are competing for thought time within my limit cranium.
FREEZE! Where's your focus? On them. On your current circumstance. On life. On family back home. On exams. On the past.
What about HIM? When Peter stepped out of the boat, he had to focus on HIM. Not them. Not current circumstances. Not life. Not family back home. Not exams. Not the PAST. HIM, right here, right now!
Life is ALWAYS full of...stuff! Recetly, I wanted to quit medical school for good, not just take a break. I lay on my bed imagining myself packing, going to the airport to fly home and contacting my former job recruiter to re-enter the working world. I mean really, I could still follow God's plan and suff. Still accomplish the vision He has given me. Right?!? Thankfully, I before making any major life decision I talk to my earthly Daddy. His advice, "Pray then think." I followed his instructions, and I stayed.
So much came to me on that day. I took a step back, didn't go anywhere on that day or the next. Regrouped and watched one of my favorite movies ("Facing the Giants"). Just a little of what I learned: Focus on God, even when He gives me something to do. Medical school is too small a thing to live for; I promised God my life, a full-time, all season convenant. My job at all times: Give it my best and leave the results up to Him. No matter what I see going on around me, it does not change what His plan for me.
Wherever you find yourself, trust Him...actively...don't just say it; do it! Nothing with Him is wasted! And yeah, it's worth it. So stay strong in the stuggle so that you too might walk on water. May 22 God's ChiselTake a few minutes to check out one of the best YouTube Videos I've seen a while.
Enjoy!
Video Link: God's Chisel May 09 White Coat Ceremony We had our White Coat Ceremony this evening. It felt really good. Our speakers remined us to do well for our patients and all else would follow. Our white coats mean a lot and will witness a great deal. We are buying into a profession, a lifestyle, a vocation... I'm in my second semester and there is so much more to go. And go it does, so quickly.
I have that assurance now, I did not "choose" medicine, it chose me. Like Dr. Mani (keynote speaker) stated, this is a vocation. I'm also reminded of the words of Dr. Parker who told me to only go into medicine if I was sure that that was my calling. Each day I learn more of what that means. This is not a journey to take lightly or one that you can just slide into. And even if you do, that does not ensure true success. My calling is medical doctor.
    April 24 First Semester--Done!Hi People!
 I am officially a second semester medical student. Woohoo! There were a few times I wasn't so sure I would make it. Anatomy had me going. It feels so good to be on break. I surprised my dad and came home to GA. Now I'm on my way to Gesundheit! Institute in West Virginia; I been there before so check out the G! photo album.
First semester was tough, but not more than I expected, which is good. I am doing a Masters of Business Administration online, in addition to my med school students. Yeah, I know sounds like suicide but a small price to pay so that I can get the funds I need to chase my dream.
It's funny how things looked when I was pursuing med school versus now that I'm in school. Not really sure how to put this but I'll give it a try. Prior to med school, it was the place that I was running toward but never seemed to arrive at. Intermitently, I did so much cool stuff, things I would have never imagined doing, like going to Africa for 10 months. I can look back and totally priaise God that my plans did not work but His did.
Yes, I would love to be further along in my medical career, married, have a better idea about where I'm going, and all that good stuff. But then again, no I wouldn't!!! Nothing with God is waisted. Every experience, relationship, skill learned, talent discerned, dream deferred, dream refined...it's all worth it and will work together for my good.
Now I'm here, in school. This first semester I struggled but always felt like I had to charge ahead even when part of me wanted to give up. I beleive it was Frederick Douglass who said, "Without struggle there is no progress." Those words ring true. Aside from this, I am always mindful that I am on assignment (as I mention in the Challenge of Staying Connected). It's not about me!
Break: In these few days, I'm trying to hear God on some things. I picked a book by A. W. Tozer called "Man: God's Dwelling Place". I just started yesterday, so I'll have to get back to you on that.
In the meantime, enjoy my few pics taken from the train window this morning as the sun rose over Virginia. Last but not least, stay strong in the struggle.
 April 05 SpecializationEverytime someone asks me about what my future specialty, I laugh and tell them I'm specializing in graduation. I have no clue what area I want to go into. One day when I finally figure it out, I'll let you know. I've worked/volunteered/stumbled into/happened upon a variety of jobs, from grocery store bag girl to mathematics tutor, theater to housekeeping, photography to clinical research coordinator....and a bit of this and that in between. Each one has had it's rewards and downsides. I'm a "Jackie" of all trades and master of none.
Until I figure out something more, here' s a quote I found on one of my favorite blogs (The Simple Dollar)....
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - Robert Heinlein, Time Enough for Love |
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