Quick Blurb

I just wanted to catch everyone up, and I wanted to get something down before my new week started.

Well, the carpet is in, and I am exhausted. I have not done that much moving and rearranging on the spot in a long time. I was pissed because the guys did not show up on time, and then they had to come back the next day to finish up the job. My back hurts, and I don't feel like I got any rest this weekend. But we got it in and it looks great. I am really loving what it does for the house. I was also able to get some other jobs done around the house. I feel great about all that I have accomplished.

On to my job, I got through phase II and now I am on the phase III. I will have to say that it does not get any easier to move on to a new trainer. I have not heard much about this guy, but I have heard that he is new and quiet. I don't know if that will be good or bad. I continue to trust in God, and I know that He has this all planned out. I continue to need a lot of support, and so keep me in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. EL Wilson

Near the End of Phase II

I need to check in so that no one thinks that I am not committed to this blog. I am nearing the end of phase II. I had a real problem getting motivated for my shift. I have felt very out of sorts, and I did not feel like I could get through this FTI. Lori and I stayed home and prayed and read the bible. I really got a lot out of that experience. It was good to be in a place of love and peace. It was even better to immerse myself in the word of the Lord. The Word give me so much strength and joy. I am still trying to memorize the passage that we found. I am so thankful for my wife, but especially for God who uses my wife to bring me closer to Him.

Phase II - Still Trucking

I am still here and going strong. It has only been a week into Phase II, and I have done more this week than I ever did in the whole first phase. The one thing that is infuriating is that the things that I learned in the first phase seem to get me into trouble this phase. I know that will happen since both trainers are totally different people. I get through it and I will keep going.

I was stressed all week but on Saturday I was reading My Daily Bread. It talked about "Flawed and Frail." I was reminded that in God's strength I can get through the week without any problem. God has always chosen people who are not perfect. He picks them that way so that He can show His strength through them. I have had concerns in the past that I may not be cut out to be in law enforcement. It doesn't come naturally to me, and I have always had to work at it. But, I can see that God has brought me this far and will bring me farther. I know that He wants me to in law enforcement for now so that I can do it in His strength.