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

CPE continued

So here I am six months into CPE. I did a guided imagery service today on sleeplessness. I am laughing as I am writting this because I am yawning. I think I am ready for a much needed nap. I have a resume to re work as well as placing my last touches on my verbatim due tomorrow. I have really learned so much from this experience and have grown in staning up for myself and being comfortable in my own skin.

When I have a minute to ponder life....I often think of what will I feel like, six months from now as my year long residency is ending? Who knows where God will be taking me...another chaplaincy program, back to Honduras to OLR?? I am looking forward to July 2010 and being able to have some time to preach at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in East Longmedow and other parishes in the Diocese of Western MA. I spoke with Bishop Scruton about a month ago and we had an inspirational talk about what I wanted to do after my chaplaincy year is over. The question as to where is the spirit moving me? Where God do you needed me? Yet I am working on enjoying where I am now in the present moments that are presented by creator each day. I will wait and see.......
Peace,
Val