3 years

It has been 3 long years, but I thank God for every minute.

Some days move right along, and it doesn't seem like too much in my life has changed. Other days (the ones you can all relate to) just drag on and on, when everything that could happen does, and the glaring defects of this sin fallen world are painfully obvious. The latter type I would argue are in fact far more beneficial for mental, emotional, and spiritual growth.

I am going to try to create a word picture. If you light a candle and let it burn in your house; no surprise, it will most likely stay lit without problem. But if you take that candle outside on a windy day, then it doesn't stand much chance of staying lit. You could, however, build a fire big enough to withstand the wind. Think of yourself as the flame in my example. Two things to remember: 1st You can be preparing for the winds that will come in your life by continually "building up your flame" through Jesus Christ, and 2nd sometimes you won't know how much you needed to prepare, and then you will instead face the need to respond, and the only acceptable response has to be that Christ is all I need; Blessed be the name of the Lord.

doing good.... How 'bout you?

I'm doing great and I feel healthy....

I have finally arrived on a topic for my senior research paper. The ethical and legal issues surrounding withholding treatment from severely handicapped newborns.

Enjoy the snow; don't get stuck.

More winter?

Well, I guess we are doomed for six more weeks of winter because Punxsutawney Phil is scared of his shadow, along with a majority of three-year-olds. In my opinion he is losing a lot of his credibility because it's the same prediction every year. Eventually, no one will pay attention to him.

I haven't done too much this week. I just continue to memorize the countries, major cities, and physical features of different continents for geography class.

I had an excellent dinner last night, because Ben made a very tasty beef Wellington, and Dr. Couser (a Bible professor here at Cedarville) was able to join us, and impart wisdom. It was a great reminder that I need to continually step up and take responsibility for my actions and growth forward in life, without excuses or procrastinating. In our culture, we are surrounded by full-grown children, who desire to act like boys rather than be men.

January

Hello again!

I feel great and think that whatever health bug I had seems to now be gone. The Romans and Galatians class I was telling you all about is as exciting as I was hoping it to be. I hope that I'm going to learn a lot, the class is going to be very beneficial. One example is when Paul mentioned that he would be all things to all men, he didn't say this meaning to be a compromise of his values in order to present the gospel in a way that would seem more attractive to certain types of people.

Some friends and I went to the Cedarville men's basketball game last night. The team Cedarville played was ranked #2 in the division. Cedarville won the game in the last few seconds. They won in dramatic fashion, it was heart pounding. I thought the other team would score and Cedarville would lose, but no such fate. Walsh packed up the sorry train and headed for no where.

I probably should have given a continuing update because my last report left you with: "...I've checked my oxygen saturation percentage. It is on the low side but I can still breathe." That was possibly a bit too dramatic. I think I should've said, "I can breathe okay, even though my oxygen saturation percentage is on the low side."

I felt the most congested Saturday, and now I can tell I'm almost fine.

So what's in the news...

Congratulations to Senator Brown of Massachusetts. Republicans stave off the health care bill for a bit longer. History's most expensive Band-Aid and cosmetic surgery will need to wait.

2nd week

The second week of my final Cedarville semester is wrapping up. This week is not finishing exactly how I would like, because yesterday and today I have felt some chest congestion, and this has brought a slight cough. Not too bad though, I've checked my oxygen saturation percentage. It is on the low side but I can still breathe. I do ask for your prayers because I would rather not get sick. When I am sick I feel tired and simply have a hard time functioning as myself. I want this last semester to be great. I want to finish strong.

hmm

I like Tootsie Rolls.

I've been staring at this page for a few minutes now, not knowing what I should write. So that's what I came up with. The fact that I like Tootsie Rolls.

Once I start talking sometimes I start thinking. Chapel was fantastic this morning. God's grace is sufficient. He makes the first move in our lives and also ensures our completion.