Evel Knievel Rides Again!

That's right, Ladies and Gentlemen! Evel Knievel made an appearance today in the Holme Avenue stretch of Philadelphia's Pennypack Park. He attempted a daring jump over a dirt hill, and landed successfully without a scratch. This was not enough for Mr. Knievel however! He rode around for a second attempt; this one being even bolder and more daring than the first! He mounted his bicycle and pedalled towards the jump as if the devil was chasing him. Mr. Knievel hit the ramp and soared at least 7 feet into the air! A true spectacle for all to see! Then Mr. Knievel overcompensated for his landing approach by leaning too far forward. His center of balance was thrown off, and Mr. Knievel collided with the earth in a surely fatal degree.

Thankfully, Evel Knievel had the good sense to wear his helmet for this display. Mr. Knievel was able to walk away from the failed stunt with little more than dirty scrapes...and a broken clavicle.


That's right, everyone! I broke my collarbone today. I am not in as much pain as I was earlier, but if I could describe it in one word, it would be: DAMN! I will be wrapped up in a sling for at least a week, and I don't know what will happen after that. I may not be able to update for a while, but I will do my best. Typing with only my left hand is not easy! Until then...stay tuned!

Finished

Praise God! That feeling I was talking about... the feeling that someone has a gun to the back of my head... is gone. This term is over! I made it though! I'm still alive. I actually finished yesterday, but I was so exhausted I had to recover before I could share the good news.
     I stayed up all night studying before I took my last final. Yes, I really am that crazy. If you went to Drexel, or if you just know me period, you'd understand. It was an 8am final, and I just couldn't relax enough to go to sleep at 10pm knowing my final exam would be in 10hrs. So I got up and prayed. I asked the Lord to grant me understanding in the "cram session" I was about to undertake, and then I started studying. I actually think it payed off. I felt very comfortable during the exam and afterwards. I even went out for a cheesesteak with my friends! I'm not sure if that feeling of comfort is valid, but I hope it ends well. I know that comfort was all from the Lord, because I have never felt so comfortable during an exam in my life. I am also amazed that I could remember everything so clearly.
     If I have learned one important thing this term, it would be my limitations. How far can one push oneself before it causes trouble? I think I learned that lesson all too well. Knowing me, I will probably push myself to the limit again. After this term, though, I am wondering if it is really honoring God by doing so. I noticed that my devotions have been far and few between during this time I've been in school. The spiritual decay I've experienced is evident. I still feel God's prescence, but I have to be honest in saying that I've only noticed in times of extreme pressure. I don't want that. I want to get back into my devotions again, and meet with my Lord each morning, instead of leaving Him as the afterthought to my day. I want to know God as the most important in my life, because that's what He is! I am thankful for what He has done for me this term, and I feel drawn to show Him my thanks. I want to life my life for Him, not myself. With God all things are possible, even passing finals at Drexel.

Thank you, Lord. Thank you for leading me through these trials.