A Swift Kick in the Gluteus Maximus

Just took my second anatomy practical of the semester about one hour ago and this picture pretty well sums up how I'm feeling about it. Its as I were Calvin, flexing my muscles, teeth gritted and jaw clinched with determination and the feeling that I'm on top of the world. All the while oblivious to the fact that Hobbes (anatomy practical) was behind me pulling faces, giving me bunny ears and inevitably preparing to yank down my trousers in front of the class.

I actually feel very confident that I did very well. This practical was over the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems and I spent approximately 11 hours over the last three days in the anatomy lab studying. It's nice to go into tests like that feeling very prepared and confident. Truth be told, it has been a long time since I went into an exam with my confidence at that level. Now I must wait in agony for my results to come back and hope that my anatomy won't be exposed to the masses.

Less than a week left in the semester for me here at the Coo and I am certain that my grades will reflect well on my choice to return to school. What amazing blessings the Lord gives us when we ask and follow His will! My plan is to finish out strong and then head down to Rome, Georgia to watch the USF Cougar Football Team in the NAIA National Championship game. This is a rematch of last years game between USF and Carroll College (winners of the last 5 of 6 Chippers) when the Fighting Saints beat the Cougars 17-9 in Savannah, Tennessee. Time for a little revenge, even if my old high school teammate Marshall McEwen does play for Carroll.

(Sidenote: it will be a lot of fun to get to see Marshall and his parents, Rock and Sandy, down in Rome. They were very good to me during my playing days at good ol' Wheatland High School, allowing me a place to stay between two-a-day practise and after long road trips when I was to tired to drive back to Chugwater. A great friend and a great family that I don't get to see all that often.)

Hope I am finding you all well. Thanks so much for the love and prayers sent my way. They are neither going unacknowledged, nor to waste.

Cheers.

Anatomy of My Life

Hello, ladies and germs! A quick update on the life and times of me.

I am currently sitting in the USF Student Union after taking my first of three Human Anatomy tests that I have over the next 14 days. At this point I am just trying to heed the wise words of my Mum and take things on one at a time. I felt like I was back playing in the State Basketball Tournament trying to hit two three's in 14 seconds to keep our third place game alive taking these tests. My whole university and future career depend on me doing well over the next fortnight and I once again felt like I nailed the first trey. Now we just have to foul, watch the other team make two free throws and then hit another shot at the buzzer.

Fact is, it's times like these where I preform my best and I recognise that it is because the Lord is faithful to me always. I am still just depending on Him and the abilities He has given me and I know that is sufficent, His grace is enough for me.

A few other noteworthy mentions: my parents had a great time on their 18 day adventure down under to Australia and New Zealand, a trip they richly deserved if only for putting up with my shenanagians for 22 years, and I must say I was a wee bit jealous, but I digress. The USF Cougar Football team is playing in the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year as the University of Saint Francis Cougars come to town on Saturday for what should be a game for the ages; it's USFsquared II as this is a rematch of the 2006 National Championship game which our USF Cougars prevailed. I will once again be on the field filming for the video boards out at "The Bob" (the field is named for USF Hall of Fame coach Bob Young) and am quite keen at the prospect of a third Nat'l Chipper appearance in a row. Finals are quickly approaching and I feel very much up to the task that God has set before me and I only seek to glorify Him in my endevors.

Once again, I thank you to the point that words fail for your unwavering support in prayers and encouragement to my goals.

Love to you all.

Cheers.