Why Anatomy And Physiology?

During my Junior year of high-school I tried my hand at Chemistry. Let's just say that it ended up being a survey course. I couldn't understand hardly anything. At that moment I knew I was not cut out for a Science major (not that I had been planning on it). I got through that experience with a few dictionary terms under my belt, but that was about it. When I was signing up for classes last semester at JALC, I came to the horrifying realization that I had to take a four hour lab science course. The course had to either be Chemistry or Physics. I was very fearful at this realization. However, I realized that Anatomy and Physiology would work for a four hour course as well. At that prospect, I was relieved. However, I still had fears. Now, three weeks into the course, I am trying to maintain hope. I ended up with a very interesting instructor who only gives grades from the tests. I am the kind of student that hates missing class, and I have found that attendance points benefit me well. So, when I found I would not receive any attendance points, I was quite upset. I am still hopeful, partly because I do not want to drop out, and partly because I have to pass this class. It is either A&P (anatomy and physiology) or Chemistry. I am choosing to have faith in God, and believe that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. After all, last semester I received all A's which was a complete shock and miracle.

Semester Number Two

So far my second semester at JALC is going pretty well. I am taking four classes totaling ten hours. Health, and keyboarding are online, while Aural skills II and Anatomy and Physiology are in the classroom. I am already enjoying my Anatomy and Physiology, but I don't know how much I am enjoying my instructor. Since he is a science teacher he lives in science land, and so when he explains things he forgets this class is for non-science majors.  I really hope he will become more understandable as time goes by. There are a couple things I am not looking forward to in this class. First, we have to dissect a cat, and second, we have to dissect a rat. Frankly, anytime I remotely think about this, I loose my appetite. I can handle dissecting a pig or a frog, but not a cat. I see cats all of the time and I don't care to see what is on the inside of them. My Health and keyboarding class are fairly simple right now. For this I am very grateful!

Michael W. Smith

This is a new album of all instrumental music. My favorite track is this one.

The Purpose Of Life

Was I called to accomplish something amazing, or be an average girl? I can't help but wonder what my future holds. I can't help but ask God, "Why was I born?" There has to be a purpose for my life. I know there is one, but sometimes I just can't see it. Sometimes it's because of fear, sometimes pride. And I am sure most of the time it is a mixture of both. I love the song Be Born In Me posted previously on my blog. The words continually play through my head. "I am not brave, I will never be. The only thing I have to offer is a vacancy". However, sometimes I even wonder if there is a vacancy in my heart for Him. I want there to be, but I feel something holding me back.

Jesus, would you break through the chains in my life. Make me a servant even when I don't feel like it. I want you to fill my life. Make your home in me.

You Are Amazing

Its was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert. It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers. The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon. It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter. Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O Lord, how foolish people have reviled your name. Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever. Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land. Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name. Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long. Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

Psalms 74:14-23

These verses speak for themselves. I opened my Bible and the words jumped off the pages at me. I love you, Jesus. Oh, how amazing you are. Don't forget your people! Keep me in you, forever, and ever!

Change Is Not Fun

I am not one to easily welcome change. In fact, I think I detest it. When my eldest brother got married, I went through a hard time getting adjusted to him leaving. Surprisingly, when my sister got married in 2010, I was very sad for one or two days, but then I was ok with it. I knew the time was right and my heart would heal. However, there are some things in life that take time to heal. They could be good things or they could be bad things. One of the most frustrating things about my life, is that I am reluctant when I hear of new plans, while others seem to grab life by the horns. I don't want my life to change to fast. I hate giving up things that bring me so much joy. Does anyone else feel the same way?