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THE NERD GETS A MEDAL

My adorable, handsome, brilliant and charming nephew Mark has won an award in Air Force officer training school down in Alabama: “Most Motivated.” Here’s how his fellow officer trainees described him in the nomination. Don’t fear for our country: rejoice that future military leaders have such a great sense of humor.

(Translations: OT is Officer Trainee; PT is Physical Training; MTI is some kind of a training instructor)

“This self-proclaimed nerd is the only OT that has no need of a flashlight in the morning. With his goofy grin rarely found on other OTs at 0500, this goober lights the way to the PT pad with his bright white teeth. He bravely led his flight to a volleyball victory through his sheer enthusiasm much like a geek opening up his first graphing calculator on Christmas morning. Due to his unique marching style, he was requested to perform outside of the formation during drill practice. Always willing to give credit where credit is due. He promptly attributed his exceptional performance to another anonymous OT. Although the MTIs didn’t appreciate his distinctive marching style, he continued to press on, bouncing his way from one side of the drill pad to the other, undeterred.”

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Prayer request: I’m so happy Mark is so happy, Lord, but I lift up to you the clerk at the dry-cleaning store yesterday, who was sooooo unhappy, complaining, and insulted by some things that were happening with her boss and co-workers that she felt were unfair. I urged her to get another job rather than be so miserable. If it be Your will to “transplant” her, Lord, we pray that You’ll do it sooner rather than later. Life is too short to be that grumpy on a beautiful summer day. (Proverbs 11:1)