I passed my exam
Finally, I passed. That is good news, now I gotta rush through the other ones to try and get into a residency by next year. Not sure if it will happen, but I will have to try. Meanwhile, my parents haven't changed, and I am having tons of stress in general, in my life. But God is good. I am growing spiritually, and I am learning to lean on God and deal with trials in a way that would please Him. Prior to this, I would be filled with self-pity but now I see that my problems are miniscule compared to others.
Just today at the pharmacy, I heard that a customer had passed away from cancer. I was shocked, he looked fine, and was always happy and smiling. He had lots of money, and shuttled between Florida and the Northeast. And now he is gone. I could have spoken to him, touched his life, shown him Christ. But the chance never came about. People come in momentarily and there just isn't time. But on the other hand, a woman came to the pharmacy today and I know her and am always friendly. And I asked her how she was and she started crying! She was desperately trying to hold back the tears, and didn't quite make it. I gave her a tissue, and another technician and I tryed to console her. I told her I would give her a call. What I need to do is help her find a job--the reason why she is so depressed. She probably had a setback and that is why she was upset today. She mentioned how people would be so nice, yet at the last moment they wouldn't hire her. Obviously there must be something else going on, a heartbreak, or a lost family member, or something else. But I need to encourage her and help her in her need. Then I need to show her the gospel, and show her the way to a relationship with Jesus. I don't want to push her or take advantage of her at this time...but that is what I feel I have to do. Somewhere in there, I also have to let her know that I have a girlfriend, so she doesn't think that this is a romantic advance. God obviously brought her to me today, I need to act.