So, I'm starting CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) tomorrow at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. I'm excited and nervous.. .and sometimes nervous and excited. . .and sometimes I have the crap freaked out of me. 24-hour on-call shifts, getting the hard questions about why God allows suffering in the world, being an actual active Christian leader, seeing severed limbs (I might be making that one up, I don't know yet). . .it all sounds overwhelming.
At least, though, I'll get in lots of beach time. I've gone with my host parent-people, Don and Trude, twice now at 6:30 in the morning to avoid the harsh sun and crowds! I'd be kinda nice to go there lots by myself to unwind. I might need it. . .you never know.
If you're reading this, would you mind praying for me? It's going to be a stressful summer, but I hope that God can help me find the means to process it all, relax a little, and learn good things about life and myself.
Oh, and incidentally, what does this make you think of? I think it's gonna be my new favorite band: http://www.thepow.org/
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One month out and its time to poke you for a reality check... how's CPE going? Hoping to see and hear more from you. Prayers, Peace & Cheers, David
Well written article.
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