WHAT'S NEXT?

  Well, I have officially graduated college! Now the question of my life is: What do I want to be when I grow up? More importantly, what does God want me to be when I grow up? Although it is nice to not have to do school work when I come home, it is a little daunting when I think of all those who graduated with me and the awesome jobs they have now.

  First, I thought I wanted to be a Medical Technologist. I applied for the school and had a great interview but didn't get accepted. Now I'm looking at pharmacy school, but that would probably involve up to 4 more years of school. Three years I could probably handle at this point, but somehow four seems like much too much. Anyway, I also spoke of interest in a full time position with the company I work for, but they hired someone else (because I told them if I got into med. tech. school, I could only do the job for 6-8 months.

  So, God seems to be shutting doors here in the Springfield, MO area. Amanda and I are excited about the possibility of a move, but it's a little hard when we don't know where to. Please pray that we would be open and humble as God shows us the next step to take in our life. Which reminds me, I have a wonderful wife!!! Not every woman would be waiting by her husbands side just listening for what is next. I love her and couldn't imagine my life without her.

  That's what's going on with me. Out.

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What's up with me

  I guess it's about time for my monthly post. I have 2 more days of classes and my finals start next Tuesday. Next Friday, I'm graduating from college!!! What's next, you may ask. I interviewed for Medical Technology school yesterday and thought it went well. If accepted, I will have to take a couple of classes this spring at Missouri State and begin that program in June. I should hear back from them around the 18th of this month (also my beautiful wife's b-day). Also, I am looking at and considering applying to Pharmacy school somewhere. This would mean a move and a whole new life for Amanda and I, but we are both ready for change if that is what it requires. As a third option, I have been offered a full-time secretary position at work.

  With school and work and planning for our future and Christmas shopping/parties, Amanda and I are very busy. We will be leaving Christmas night @ midnight to go on a ski trip with our church. I'm very excited about the trip not only because of the skiing, but because I will get to lead worship while we are out there (in Colorado). Hopefully we'll bring back some great pics for everyone to see. Anyway, since I probably won't have time to update again soon, Merry Christmas. Celebrate this Christmas by remembering His humble birth and the fact that He choses to live in dirty stables like our hearts.

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I'm still alive!

Just thought I wouls post quickly and tell everyone that I am still alive and doing well. Amanda has been gone to Thailand for a week now. It's crazy being a bachelor again, I had forgotten what my life was like only 15 months ago. Anyway, the good news is that Amanda comes back in 55 hours! Thursday night she will fly into KC at about 8:40. I am so excited to see her!!!! I am excited to be able to hold her and look at her face to face!!!!!! I know now why the "experts" say guys are so physically driven. I would rather have her with me and not be able to talk with her than to be able to talk with her all the time and not be able to be near her - yet another difference in guys and girls, I guess. If not, I'm sure I will hear about it in your responses. Out for now.

Except this: Warren Barfield is doing a concert here at SBU tomorrow night but I don't know if I'll be able to go since it is mid-term week. If I do get to go, I'll post about it. Also, if you go to his website (www.warrenbarfield.com) you can hear his new cd and even download one of the songs free. I like what I've heard so far and it has a lot more of a blues influence than his first cd.

Want to find out how selfish you are?

Try marriage. OK, don't literally TRY marriage. You know what I mean (or maybe I will enlighten you). God has continually been showing me through my relationship with Amanda how I can be so selfish without even knowing it. How can I wholeheartedly serve Him or her if my mind (and actions) continues to serve me? The fact is that in my marriage I am often presented with opportunities to claim or lay down my rights. Why is it I have such a high view of myself I believe I deserve to get what I "want"?

What do these questions in my head do to me? They sometimes make me angry that I choose me over her or Him. Anger is another problem I have discovered through marriage. Don't get me wrong, my wife is lovely and does not cause these problems. These are MY problems that stem from me not surrendering and being a submissive bride of Christ.

Please pray that I would be selfless and slow to anger to please not only my wife, but more importantly my Husband.