slowly but surely

three steps forward, two steps back. on the bright side, i'm making progress and have a great deal of support from my mentor, team leaders, and all the other teachers. academic support, emotional support, encouragement, empathy, blessings, and laughs; i really am fortunate to be surrounded by such people.

first time in a long time that i dwelt in the good book of God's Word. rereading Deuteronomy, i realized that i'm truly a desert season of my life right now. the promised land was good and fruitful, God constantly assuring them that it belongs to Israel. yet when i think about it, it wasn't vacant and easy for the picking. there were other people who lived there who needed to pack their bags and Israel was to actively take possession of it even though God was giving it to them. never really thought deeply on that part. it is a good land, but for us to enjoy the land, we must take ownership and work to enjoy the fruit and goodness. i know that this path is not easy but it will be worth it. i claim it for Jesus.

on a lighter note, when i tried to order an amaretto sour by a friend's recommendation at the bar today, bartender looked at me with puzzlement and simply said, "a sissy drink." hahaha better to stick with the rum and coke- most excellent indeed.