Quick Update...

Dear Friends,

Here's a quick update on my situation. I am currently moving on to Mountain Phase of Ranger School. Benning Phase was a huge challenge for me. I often times felt out of my element due to the constant fatigue and food deprivation, but God has proven faithful to me. At my lowest moments when I literally thought that I couldn't make it through...that is when Jesus surprised me and pulled me up. He has blessed me with a competent squad, yet we are still learning to work together well. Please pray that we bond more than ever in this next phase. A strong team is the most important tool for a Ranger student. I've also been injured quite a bit, but God continues to heal me just in the nick of time before I get dropped from the course. I've needed stitches twice (although didn't get them because of the risk of them opening again...should = sweet scars in the future), I've strained a ligament in my knee, and currently I have cellulitis on my knee. This last ailment is serious enough to get me dropped from the course if it gets any worse. I'm on the right medications, but I need your prayer.

Mountains should be even more of a challenge than Benning, but I am calmed to know that my friends and family are keeping me in their prayers. After what I've been through, I feel that I can do pretty much anything through Christ who strengthens me. Thanks and see most of you at Christmas!