made.good.again

I must admit that I get this thrill that runs up the spine, across the neuromuscular junction and muscle fibres, that causes a large smile to spread across my face (and a dimpling of the left cheek where a muscular defect lies)…..

each time someone calls me Dr Penny.

*insert MSN blush emoticon here*… and I’m even beginning to receive letters from the Austin Hospital HR addressed to "Dr Penny Kee" (which I would proudly show AhTat just to get an ‘ohplease’ look from him).

Am amused at how two little characters in front of one’s name could have such automatic significance of how one is viewed in terms of social status / IQ level / importance in society / etc. The title does describe much of what one does, but very little of who one is.

WHO I am - He calls me His precious daughter, and has given me a new life with the old gone, and has given me new definitions and purpose in life - without which the D.R. would be meaningless…

Putting things into perspective: look past the two little characters that precede the name. Instead look deeper and try to see some characters that bear HIS Name.

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A song that brought perspective, again and again, over the exams season - the reason that kept me smiling (in a sane manner), kept me loving, caring, being a blessing, serving, sharing…

In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I’ve been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone I overcome
Oh I could stop and count successes
Like diamonds in my hand
But the trophies could not equal
To the grace by which I stand

In Christ alone, I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the Cross
In every victory, let it be said of me
My source of strength, my source of hope
Is Christ alone.

In Christ alone will I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
And only His tender mercies
Could reach beyond my weakness to my needs
And now I seek no greater honour
Than just to know Him more
And to count my gains for losses
To the glory of my Lord

"He is no fool to lose that which he cannot keep; to keep that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliott

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