When?

When did I grow up? Geez, I'm half-way through with my mechanical engineering degree, and I'm half-way to becoming a commissioned military officer. My younger brother who is five years younger than me is learning to drive and going to prom, my older brother is...well, living his life just as lazily as when I left home! And all my high school friends are getting close to their graduation years at their colleges - one, my own age, is already engaged!

I guess I've just been having a major reality check these past few days. This summer I'll be training the incoming freshmen, acting as their "drill sergeants" in boot camp. Who decided I was qualified for that position? Just two weeks ago I became qualified as a professional rescuer. Hopefully I will never use those skills, but the truth of the matter is that most likely I will. How do I know I'll be ready? Will I be able to perform well in the time of emergency? It seems the older I get the more I must trust the Lord to show me the path. I know I've been disappointing Him as of late, and I really hope to turn that around. Finals are next week, then a week of intense training to help prepare us to lead incoming class of freshmen. What a great opportunity to wipe away some of the dirt, knock the rust off, and get my life back on track.

Here's to living my life everyday for Jesus:

-Storm