I started my Master’s Program with orientation.  This was done at Ozark Christian College.  In their defense, it was their first orientation.  There were speakers, previous master students, and of course professors and instructors.  Mountains upon mountains of information was presented.

 

Now, I have been in 28 Naval schools.  There was no introduction.  There was no grace periods.  In several classes, 98% or below was failing.  It was down and dirty from the first breathe to the last.  So, when I walked into this orientation I was ready for down and dirty.

 

It was not that way.  It was puff and stuff.  Cookies, coffee, and water was provided.  There were mints on the table.  Later there was  chocolate candy. 

 

Now let me say this: for their first orientation it was good.  They poured their heart into it, with mountains upon mountains of information.

 

However, there is one saying that helped the most, this is just one season of your life.  No matter how difficult it may be, there will be other seasons.  That is true for every aspect of life.  No matter, how difficult it may be, this is just a season of your life God has given you.  Learn from it.  He will lead you through it.