It's Not Over.....

Have you ever felt like you were down to your last?  You started out strong, but somewhere in the middle you started to fizz out....You started with great intentions but it all seem like the dream is so far away...Well, today, I'm here to say..."IT IS NOT OVER..unless you give up!"

Last night I was out with some classmates bowling...and all night I was rolling gutter balls....It seemed I just could not get my bowling arm together....I hit a lot of gutter balls...my hands were getting tired...but, in the last game of the night........I made great efforts to bowl my best game....I approached the bowling area and took my time, paid close attention to how I was swinging my arm, how fast I was rushing to throw the ball....and this time I got a strike on first throw..then on the second throw same thing....My enthusiasm was flowing and I was on my way to a TURKEY (3 strikes in row)....Well, it didn't happen...My hand started hurting...I was reverting back to my old ways....but, I kept telling myself...I can win this game...Then I got another gutter ball....Well, I still had the lead...so, I reverted back to my visualizing my every step...I improved and was able to maintain the lead...and the maintaining allowed my competitors to gain ground on me....So, here we are at the last frame of the game and my hand is tired and I need all strikes to win the game....and to my surprise I did it..I rolled 3 strikes in a row...It was truly amazing....I know this was such an insignificant feat in the scale of real life but there's a story of triumphant, visualization and perseverance in it....

Sometime the road ahead will have some smooth parts when all things are coming together nicely...then there may be days when it look like all things are falling apart....but, if you do not give up...your ending will be all that you ever imagined...

So, PUSH when it's time..Rest when it's needed...But, whatever you do NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!

I just had the privilege to witness a beautiful testimony of one of my classmates that continues to bring tears to my eye and joy in my heart because she never gave up.  She pushed after many failed attempts at passing the COMP...She sought out wise council...She rested...Boy, was she tested....But, She continued to follow her dream and on this same day that I rolled 3 strikes in a row...she PASSED her STEP 1 exam....

GOD shows up for us ALL...He has no respect of person...

Now, go live your dream...

It's a NEW DAY!

As I anxiously got dressed this morning, I realized how things have changed for me.  I am no longer on the beautiful island of Dominica, attempting to beat the clock with watching my lectures for the day.  I am no longer walking everywhere I have to go.  I am no longer rushing to a class or a Integrated Clinical Groups, but I am driving.  I'm driving to campus to study for my STEP 1 exam...It's a new day!....

I decided to slow down, take some time off and enjoy life, my sons, mom, friends, etc.  Although, I'm not meeting my Feb 2014 Step 1 exam dateline I set last year, more importantly...I found my peace.  I'm at peace with where I am right now in this process.  I'm at peace with the fact that I have successfully complete my Basic Sciences and now, I am embarking onto the next phase of my medical school career....Clinical Clerkships.....And what better place to begin a new task, than in Miami, FL....

I'm now in the beautiful area of Miami, FL...and it is absolutely lovely.  The atmosphere is fantastic and just puts you in a good mood.  As I was driving to campus this morning to begin my hard core Step 1 studying, I noticed cars rushing by me.  People going about their daily tasks and I could not help but, THANK GOD for where I am right now.  I realized, "It's a NEW DAY for me, a new area for me to grow.....and it feels GOOD!"

"Therefore, judge Nothing before the appointed time.  Wait until the Lord comes.  He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time EACH will receive their praise from GOD".  1 Cor 4:5 NIV

Enjoy your day....though times past may have seemed impossible or you never thought you will see today...STOP and REALIZE....YOU made it...It's A NEW DAY!....Enjoy it....You are on the verge of something bigger than yourself....Live Life!

Now, go live your dreams....