The last 3 days have been a blur. It all started with the traditional Wednesday night dinner where the whole family tries to get together and celebrate the middle of the week. Unfortunately my flybuddy Randy had to teach a class and could not make it. The next day was his 50th birthday.
Got up and worked all day at the animal hospital with my friend and colleague Dr. Dawne Jones. Dawne is a special individual who has a great passion for the Lord's work. She keeps our little clinic on the right path. She has a genuine interest in all the employees. I know that she wants to make sure they get to Heaven with her when she goes. Her husband, Oliver, is the founder of an organization called The Everwild Foundation (Everwild.org). They are doing fantastic things in Jamaica by establishing self sustaining school centers. This model will become global and do a lot of good for the youth of our world. Check out their web page for even more information. Oliver is one of my silent mentors. I can only hope to catch up with him as his unbounding energy allows him to get more done on his day off then I do all week!!
After work we went to Randy's house where his girlfriend, Susan, threw him a Fiftieth Birthday celebration. Fifty is a big mark in one's life. Its the passing of an era… but for those of us who have made it through, its not as scary as you would think. It is however, a great time to take stock of your life and see if there is any new projects that you would like to start. I can only hope that one of those projects includes a man, his plane, and a mission!
Friday was a day when all the animals decided to come and see us. I was exhausted by the end of the day but I feel like we accomplished a lot of good things. Veterinary Medicine is the great humiliator, it can really test your metal, however, there is nothing better then sending a family home with a healthy protected puppy or kitten. Or, helping a senior animal to be a little less painful. I know that God put these creatures here to help us through the day and to teach us valuable lessons. I learn a lesson from these giving friends everyday. "That which you have done for the least of these, you have done for me."
Well its Saturday and a whole host of Honey-Do lists are waiting for me. Pray for me and our quest for mission work, I know there are greater things to come. We will continue to explore the possibilities. Bye for now, Robin
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