Upon the school's relocation to England, my wife, our one-year-old son, and I embarked on the daunting task of finding a new place to live in a foreign country. Armed with only a few suitcases filled with donated clothes from friends and family, we began our search. Despite the challenges, we quickly found an apartment. However, our hopes were shattered when a fire erupted in our building on our second day in the new place. We were swiftly evacuated, left with nothing but the clothes on our backs. As the firefighters battled the flames, we grappled with the fear of losing everything for the second time in just one month. These difficult experiences shook my faith, leading me to question why God would call me to leave my career only for my family to endure such hardship. A sense of relief washed over us as we reentered our building after the firefighters had successfully contained the blaze. We were immensely grateful that our belongings were saved from the fire. At that moment, the words from Hebrews 13:5 resonated deeply within me: "Be content with what you have, because God says, 'I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.'" God reminded me to seek contentment and security in my relationship with Him rather than material possessions. This experience reinforced my belief that God would always be present to provide comfort and strength regardless of my circumstances. After that pivotal moment, my perception of medical school shifted. I knew that I belonged there. I believed that God had a purpose for my life, and my medical school struggles were all part of His plan for me. With newfound confidence in knowing that God was with me every step of the way, I approached each day with a sense of security I had previously lacked. My grades started to improve, and my doubts about medical school faded. I realized that God had placed me right where He wanted me to be, and I was no longer going to waver. After graduating from medical school, completing a residency in family medicine, and returning to Springdale to practice as a physician, my experiences during those challenging years continue to impact my work to this day. Earlier this year, during the early morning hours of May 26th, seven tornados hit Benton County, Arkansas, FEATURE STORY 19
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