A letter from Jul 21, 2024

Dear FutureMe, Mom, Rosanna, and Rolanda This is my letter of victory, written on July 21, 2024. If you are not pre-med or have not experienced this journey, unless you are a close one who loves and cares for me, this testimony is not for you. First and foremost, I will frequently mention the abilities of Yahuah and Yeshuah Hamashiach because without the Spirit of Messiah, I wouldn't have understood the reality of spiritual warfare, which I was experiencing. I yearned to see the vision I had since before undergrad, but after my second semester in my graduate program, I couldn't. The enemy attacks hardest when he sees your growing devotion, as it is written. When Yah sees your Spirit and Soul seeking to be near Him, His Glorious Spirit of Omnibenevolence draws closer. There was a time I told my Mother I needed Central Nervous System stimulants to help me focus, not realizing I had fallen away from the Spirit of Yah. Ashatan used my surroundings, friends, and past worldly desires against me, clouding my judgment. However, through devotions and the right videos on Facebook and Instagram, Yah guided me back to Him. In 2023, I was grateful, praying every day, and wondering about my next opportunity as I studied for my MCAT. I have much to say and few to thank. Every sentence I write leads to another thought, making it hard to keep up. Thus, I will include what I feel is vital. First and foremost, I thank my Mother for all she has done, providing the best education possible and creating endless opportunities, guided by Yah. She pushed me to be educated within a family with few professionals, paving the way as Yah guided her. There were 'Long Nights Before the White Coat,' as one of my Instagram highlights states. My Mother and Mentor both told me I didn't need CNS stimulants (Adderall, Vyvanse, and other non-controlled meds), which was the best advice. I thought I was reaching a downfall when Yah presented me with a second opportunity, but it was the Spirit of Yah withdrawing and watching me not use my greatest weapon (prayer), thinking I had it all figured out after my first semester. When you have a dream and friends who share the same morals and values, it becomes clearer that Yah's will is different for everyone. Rosanna often told me, "It's a marathon, not a sprint or a race," and Rolanda said, "You must first go through the test to give your testimony." This became clearer as I included Yah in my plans. During my second semester, I struggled in one class, drained from work and unable to study effectively. Despite this, I knew I had victory compared to the previous semester. I paid tithes and offerings, renewing my covenant with Yah. I had failed to keep my prayer and promise, feeling His wrath. Many use His name in vain, not understanding that access to Him requires faithfulness beyond obeying the law. Our nation was founded on the idea of Yah, and as we remove Him from our systems, we face turmoil. I will continue to praise Him because my dream was clear because of Him. When I said, "There's NO IF's, AND's, or BUT's," I felt the Spirit of Yah assuring me of His plan. Yah placed me in a Master's program to digest medical knowledge at the right time, maturing me beyond my role as a Pharm Tech. Even through exhaustion, dreaming, praying, and working, Yah made it possible for my Spirit to be where it needed to be. Had I not experienced two gap years of work and thinking my dreams had faded, I might have entered Med school burned out. My Grad program was a trial and error process. I'm grateful to Rosanna for helping me understand Yah's timing and to Dr. Rolanda Brown for reminding me that if our desires align with Yah's will, we can accomplish our dreams despite challenges. Having these two, along with my Mother, kept me focused on reality, preventing the enemy from blocking Yah's will. I was distracted by the world's chaos, fearing I had little time to achieve my dreams, find a partner, and have a family. Now, I understand I must work on my future as if I have a thousand years but worship and fix my spiritual connection with Yah as if I have only one day. I thank Yah for opening doors and allowing Dr. Chris Hickey and the entire PBAU organization to believe in me, giving me a second chance when doors seemed to close. Special thanks to my friend Ralph for believing in me and supporting me through procrastination and habit changes. To the Med school admissions committee, thank you for seeing what Yah and I envision for my future. Dreams do come true, so to all young men from struggling backgrounds, do not stop dreaming. This testimony is about my dreams, not the struggles, and whatever specialty Yah has in store for me, I am ready. Your Future Dr. Rodney W. Bazile, D.O., M.S. or M.D., M.S. (ER/IR/CCM Triple Board Certified, General Surgery, or CIR) -Yah's Willing❗️ -Happy Sabbath and Happy Birthday Future Me! from 26-year olde me on (7/21/24) to 28-year old me (2/07/26): Fun Fact (02/07/98) was a Sabbath on the 7th-Day of February on the 7th-Day❗️🤷🏽‍♂️