I went back through the posts and realized that I haven't posted for 35 days! So in the absence of any new topics here for the last few days I'd like to offer a good report to you all.

In June I was selected as the new First Sergeant of the Medical Squadron in the Air Guard unit that I work full time in. It's mostly because of my new duties that I haven't been posting. There's so much to learn that an ole wrench bender like me can barely keep up with it all. But with God's guidence and His Infinite Wisdom I am well able to meet the challenge (the largest one of my career btw). I'm still a mechanic during the week and in senior leadership on Drill weekends. What a refreshing break from the routine.

The testimony in this is that it was the Medical Squadron that saved my life two years ago (2001) when through a regularly scheduled check up they found something wrong with my kidney function which turned out to be several large aggressive tumors in the right one. The kidney was removed, the original trouble was diagnosed and treatment is in progress for a kidney disease that causes the kidney to spill off most of the protein I try to take in. Can you believe it? A potentially fatal (life shortening anyway) disease brought me to the Medical community in time to save me! Now I get to serve those who served me and saved my life. Now how cool is that?

I almost feel guilty for being so blessed when I read the various posts of my brothers and sisters who are in such dire need. My new promotion means more pay and some prestige to go with it. Not to mention that my career path to the top has been simplified immeasurably. Well the Lord told me not to feel that way but, rather to tell you all that He does have a plan for each and every one of us and to be patient while He sees it through. I am still waiting in faith for two new healthy kidneys to regenerate and I know that when God has worked the plan through I will get them. In the mean time I will live my life without fear with my lone clunker kidney and Father wants you all to do the same. Yes, I will continue to take my pills (two of them & one's a vitamin) every morning, that's Wisdom but, I will not worry about the disease shortening my life. MY LORD IS ABLE TO SUSTAIN ME! It took a relatively short time for me to learn to just trust Him and lean on Him for comfort and aid. Well, it was either that or roll over and die. NOT!

I know that I am going to make it the top of the heap here at my job and I will live and not die. For some this situation might be bitter sweet but, for me it is the most exciting thing that has ever happened to me (except for my salvation of course). I just wanted to share this with you.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

The Lord's abundant blessings and favor on all your lives and your families'. My He cause His Face to shine upon you.

Tim