Hello from Megan Frazee. We are now back into full swing with classes.  For me, I feel like there is not much time to relax anymore.  I was getting used to Christmas break, where all I had to focus on was basketball and catching up on rest!  Now I am back to the life of a student-athlete, reality has sunk in. I feel like I go to class, to either practice or a game, get some supper, do some homework, sleep a little at night, and then start the cycle over again.  As demanding as being a Division I athlete can be, however, I can honestly say that I love every minute of it!

For me, this is my last semester as a student at Liberty University.  I will be graduating in the spring with a degree in kinesiology (emphasis on physical education and health).  I have thoroughly enjoyed the professors here and the majority of my classes.  This semester, I am able to take somewhat of a lighter load.  I am taking 12 credits and only have class on Tuesday and Thursday.  Measurement and Evaluation, Rhythmic and Tumbling, as well as an elementary physical education methods class, are the classes I am taking this semester.  I will also be required to complete a 20-hour practicum at a local elementary school to observe and help out with physical education class.

Basketball has been going really well for us as of late.  Currently, we are on a nine-game winning streak and are 6-0 in the conference ... undefeated so far in '09!  It has been exciting for me to be a part of the Lady Flames basketball team this year.  I was able to start off the season on the court, then I watched my team from the bench for a while, and now I am back on the court.  Throughout the first half of the season, our team took its lumps with injuries and close losses, but through it all I see that the Lord had a purpose for every single circumstance and situation that has occurred.  I am reminded of Jeremiah 29:11, which says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  It is so neat to know that the Lord has everything already figured out and our best interests in mind.  We simply have to call out to Him and He will hear us and walk along beside us every step of the way, whatever we are going through.

 I can honestly say that the Lord has taught me a lot this season.  He has reminded me of the importance of relying on Him in every situation in life.  I shouldn't just go to Him when I am in need; He is available whenever I ask! 

One thing I love about LU, is that we get to hear some of the top speakers in the country.  Last week was Spiritual Emphasis Week at Liberty. Clayton King was the speaker for the week and did a phenomenal job!  One of his talks was titled, The Most Important Question in Life.  There were three questions that he asked: 1) Who is Lord when you're broke? 2) Who is Lord when God seems distant? and 3) Who is Lord when you are suffering?  I thought it was a pretty timely message, because our team has gone through so much this year, but through it all I feel like we have come closer together as a team and have helped each other grow in our walks with the Lord.  So my question for you this week is, "Who is Lord" in your life?  Jesus wants us all to live like He is boss! 

Well, I think that is all from me for now.  We have a few days until our next game.  We continue our four-game homestand with two more games at the Vines Center this weekend. We will be playing the #2 team in our conference, High Point, on Saturday night! Please come out and show your support if you are in the area.  We then play again on Monday night at home before heading back out on the road.

I hope you have a great week and God bless! Check back for details on how we do this weekend!

In Christ,

Megan Frazee