August 8, 2010
I finally have a few moments to write down some scattered thoughts about what has been going on the past week. I have been breaking in BMOW (Boatswain Mate of the Watch), which means I have been standing double watches. Classes and homework have also consumed a great deal of my time. However all my homework is completed for the weekend and I don’t have watch for another couple hours, so here is my update for the week.
I worked the boat davits today for the first time. The davits is what controls the small boats when we raise or lower them. I also set dogged zebra throughout the ship: after sunset we have to turn off all the white lights and turn on the blue lights. We also have to set darken ship because we are on the hunt for “Go fasts”---drug runners. So it can be pretty creepy if you walk out on the weather decks because it is pitch black! I am also trying to learn how to play the “Boatswain Pipe” which is a whistle we pipe chow being served or call people to attention for Quarters---all hands muster; and then in port we use it for Colors in the morning and at sunset.
I have not had much time to read my Bible lately but God’s promises encourage me throughout the day---He is always with me, He is my refuge and strength, He holds me in His hands, I am saved by grace etc.
At times especially as I am breaking in BMOW, I feel overwhelmed and drained of strength, but God sustains me and fills me with joy. One thing I know for sure---I am in awe of God’s love and I am captivated by it. Each moment I know that it is only by His grace that I stand and continue on this journey heavenward. Oh how I press on in my precious Lord and Savior---Jesus Christ. He is my joy and in Him I will rejoice!
I finally have a few moments to write down some scattered thoughts about what has been going on the past week. I have been breaking in BMOW (Boatswain Mate of the Watch), which means I have been standing double watches. Classes and homework have also consumed a great deal of my time. However all my homework is completed for the weekend and I don’t have watch for another couple hours, so here is my update for the week.
I worked the boat davits today for the first time. The davits is what controls the small boats when we raise or lower them. I also set dogged zebra throughout the ship: after sunset we have to turn off all the white lights and turn on the blue lights. We also have to set darken ship because we are on the hunt for “Go fasts”---drug runners. So it can be pretty creepy if you walk out on the weather decks because it is pitch black! I am also trying to learn how to play the “Boatswain Pipe” which is a whistle we pipe chow being served or call people to attention for Quarters---all hands muster; and then in port we use it for Colors in the morning and at sunset.
I have not had much time to read my Bible lately but God’s promises encourage me throughout the day---He is always with me, He is my refuge and strength, He holds me in His hands, I am saved by grace etc.
At times especially as I am breaking in BMOW, I feel overwhelmed and drained of strength, but God sustains me and fills me with joy. One thing I know for sure---I am in awe of God’s love and I am captivated by it. Each moment I know that it is only by His grace that I stand and continue on this journey heavenward. Oh how I press on in my precious Lord and Savior---Jesus Christ. He is my joy and in Him I will rejoice!
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