Update with Dusty and School

I apologize to those reading this that have not heard from Dusty and I in awhile. Life gets busy and it seems theres not enough time to update the blog like I so desire to do. Some of us stay in touch from seeing each other at our jobs, others of us stay connected through texting and emails, others we haven't seen since Cayman or Baltimore, and some of you reading this are in the same boat as Dusty.....about to take your Board exams. Most all of you though have been our backbone through this entire medical school journey! You have been the ones praying for us and being patient with us through the confusion and lack of communication on our part. We have been discussing lately with friends (and some of my coworkers) just how much God has guided this entire process. Though every step hasn't been easy and Dusty has spent many sleepless nights staring through books and the computer screen, there have been many days and many moments with Jesus, being reassured that this is HIS calling for Dusty and that HE would not have continued to bring us to this step if He did not have some sort of plan to finish what He has started in and through Dusty. My prayer is that we don't take one day for granted or hesitate to hit our knees and thank Him for his guidance when most days it seems like we don't deserve even half of it. He is good. He is faithful. He is gracious. He is our Provider. And, He is the Ultimate Healer. Dusty will just be an earthly vessel that demonstrates that love and healing.

Dusty takes his Step 2 CK exam tomorrow (Friday, 10/1/10) here in Birmingham. This exam confirms his graduation in December which will then lead us to the Match in March 2011. This is where he will get placed for Residency ( which will then start in June ). His exam starts at 8:00 a.m. and will last for 9 hours.

Like I have always said, I understand that we are all busy and have our own individual prayer requests and concerns. If you get even just a moment to lift him up tomorrow, I would be so honored. I know our Creator hears the prayers of his children. My prayer will be that he combines all these wonderful things he has been studying and experiencing in the hospitals and that they would come rushing back to him as he sees them on this test; that he would be confident, well rested, and stress-free :-).

Thank you from the fullness of my heart! You are the people that make us who we are and that we are so so incredibly thankful for!!

Humbly,

Leigh-Anne

P.S. God has ALWAYS provided for me along this journey as well. I am teaching 2nd grade in Birmingham and am loving it!! I am inspired more and more as I work with this staff because they truly care about these kids. I am blessed to have such a rewarding profession!