Trying times at Seminary.

I've been trying to think of a way to share some news with the people I care about and who care about me. This year at Sem has tried me, challenged me, scared me, and found me nearing the end of the school year looking ahead and continually amazed at what God has in store for all of us. The last month or so has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride.

I found out that I have Type 2 Diabetes. Severe enough that I am on medication and have had to strongly alter my daily diet. It's still early in my diagnosis, so I don't have all the information that I would like to have, but I am getting things to manageable levels. If that weren't enough, there are also concerns about my kidneys - something that I am not thinking about until I meet with the specialist. The medication and life changes are enough for now.

What I don't want is for this post to become a list of 'things that I am complaining about'. I really do believe that these are steps in my life that are a little difficult, but they are by no means a plea for platitudes or even heartfelt sympathy.

Seminary is tough. Life doesn't stop when you come to Sem. And through all the ups and downs I have had the support I've needed. There has been and is a lot of joy in what I am working at here. I just wanted to take the time to let people know what's going on. Peace.