Day 363
12/29/15
As the end of the year approaches I have SO much to look back on.
What a jam packed 363 days thus far.
I remember this exact time a year ago-I was with my family and friends preparing to embark on a new chapter. And let me say that 'that chapter' was one of the most memorable and unique years so far. A real page turner. Almost NOTHING went as planned and yet everything worked out so amazingly well.
-All the glory to God for that!-
I could say that I tried hard and studied and persevered but nothing quite connects all the puzzle pieces the way the Lord does.
Being honest, I had a tough start to the year. I had no idea what to think of starting med school this past January. Looking back, even though I thought I was prepared to begin living in a different country and starting a tough curriculum, the only 'preparation' was really learning in the moment and moving forward. I learned a lot, I was frequently disappointment in myself and to top it off, I was so focused on my fear of failure-that I was blinding any amount of faith within me.
So.... considering all of that-My prayer above all else this year was "Your will Lord." And that was and continues to be a tough prayer. It is a simple prayer that I used when I didn't know where to start and what I said again after presenting specific requests to the Lord.
The night before my last final I was completely alone in one of the study halls. It was really amazing actually. My study mates had left and no one remained in the building. I had never been alone like that in a large study hall before. Even though the initial thoughts running through my mind were "heck YES! I have the place to myself!" I sat there and realized that my success that term was a result of the amazing people I had working with and around me. Our combined efforts to help each other and teach each other made a remarkable difference. This past term ended amazing! I won't hold back on the measurable progress because I worked hard, prayed hard and definitely came out of my final exams with grades that reflected that.
In conclusion,
2016-bring it.
-M.H.-
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid-for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
