Chaplain

So I have been working as a chaplain for about two months. I have gained continual insight. with each encounter. I have come to realize that I am truly a vessel that serves others at whatever place they are at. I continue to go with the flow more. I keep working at what I need to do to grow in my role as a chaplain and pastoral care giver.

No eggs in one basket

I have now been in the process of searching high and low for a ministry. I hope to explore every conrner ot the USA & globe along with the Navy as well. I have been applying, applying and I have two interviews coming up. One is Wednesday with a phone interview with a hospital in Maine and then another one on Thursday in PA ( a second one hopeful). I have still been working out this week I ran about seven miles. I also did several hours of circit training as well. I have been doing Yoga the last two days, wow does that take your body to a new level. I have been workin on sermons each week and serving at St. David's this I have been enjoying. I will keep posting my evolution as it keeps happening.
Peace,
Val

Training part two

Yesterday I ran three miles. I was beyond excited.
I keep learning so much from my training about how much I can push myself. I will keep posting whats going on. I am so thankful for the support that has been all around me from family and friends. . Now I have to go for now.
Love & Peace,
Valerie

PFT

So I have been training for the PFT for awhile now. I am feeling beyond frustrated at the fact that my family even though they care is hounding me about it. I know I need to work on my speed with running. It is just a little over kill. I will try to run today again two miles. I have already run six miles from Sunday to almost Sunday. I rather go out trying than never have tried at all. This reminds me of the time when I was without work for four to five months and everyone had everything to say about what I SHOULD DO to get a job. My body looks and feels great. I have been doing boot camp for over three months at the gym. I don't sit at home eating candy and chips all day. I love my family yet wow do they have a lot to say about everything when it comes to my life. At least thanks be to God I have a family that cares enough to stay interested in my life. Well I will keep posting about how things are running...going.
PS Thanks John for your support. I really do need it.
Peace,
Val

Navy boot camp NEW 1 of 2

Navy Chaplains: A Ministry of Presence -- Long Form

I am praying. I am listening to the call of the possibilty and honor of being invited to be a Navy chaplain. I think that it will open doors for me and awaken me to how it is to searve both God and country. I pray God if this is for me, if you trully are holding the door for me, I am here, I am here ready to walk through, ready to serve women and men who have risked their lives to keep others safe and free. Amen

Rolling with it....

I have goten to a point in my life where I am tryig to figure my steps forward. I am thankful to where I am. I am loving my CPE program and all the very special fellow chaplains, staff and patients that have shown me so much...that has helped me evolve. I have envolved into a woman whos skin is solid safe in my own solidtude...being surrounded by those that care too. I want to follow Jesus back to where I know my heart is callin me to...that place is Honduras again. I had a dream the other night that I had a small house with chickens in the yard, my own garden. I was an old woman. I had a significant other yet they were no longer with me....I realized in my dream that I am to return one day to Honduras and OLR for a much longer period of time, in some aspect...yet I am asking the question is this my time? I would say looking at all my cards on the table...considering where I am at I needt to look at many options...I keep prayin...I know I need to let life happen...let God ....take the wheel...I need to do work around search all options in ministry...
Peace,
Val