Wow, I definitely did not expect my maiden post to be so well-received. This sure vindicates the conviction in my heart about being with the right group of men.
@ Che Xindamail, Flaperon777 and Arkdriver:
Thanks for the well-wishes fellas! I am sure they will serve me well as I seek to make my way through the training process and emulate your success. I really do feel at home here. As Arkdriver put it, "welcome to the fold" indeed. Now if only I can get that all-important positive medical result. Pray for me!
@ SG_Aviator:
Thanks man, glad to know someone who's in the same boat as me. Hopefully we end up being coursemates, that way we can toast to just about everything! Haha.. keep me posted on your medical results yeah? All the best!