In the "Home-Stretch"
Jesse was up late studying tonight and I was up trying to help him and got a lot of work done on my cross-stitch project while sitting by his side and trying to keep him encouraged! I'm heading for bed but wanted to jump on here to say one quick thing...
As most of you know, we're in the "home stretch" of law school and much has been going on here in preparation for Jesse's finals and the Bar exam. I'm not sure how much time I might have for blogging or answering emails, so thank you in advance for your patience with me if I am slow or somewhat nonexistent for the next little bit. If you think of it, we would appreciate your prayers during the next 10 weeks. The Lord has sustained us this far and I know He will continue to do so, but if the Lord lays it upon your heart to pray for our family, we would so appreciate it. Pray for Jesse to have endurance and diligence and for me to be the help meet that he needs me to be. I feel so inadequate and am totally dependent upon the Lord's grace and faithfulness. Pray for us to have wise management of our time -- for Jesse as he studies and for me as I try to help him as much as possible while continuing on with the other tasks the Lord has given me to do.
As most of you know, we're in the "home stretch" of law school and much has been going on here in preparation for Jesse's finals and the Bar exam. I'm not sure how much time I might have for blogging or answering emails, so thank you in advance for your patience with me if I am slow or somewhat nonexistent for the next little bit. If you think of it, we would appreciate your prayers during the next 10 weeks. The Lord has sustained us this far and I know He will continue to do so, but if the Lord lays it upon your heart to pray for our family, we would so appreciate it. Pray for Jesse to have endurance and diligence and for me to be the help meet that he needs me to be. I feel so inadequate and am totally dependent upon the Lord's grace and faithfulness. Pray for us to have wise management of our time -- for Jesse as he studies and for me as I try to help him as much as possible while continuing on with the other tasks the Lord has given me to do.
posted by Crystal Paine at 11:53 PM
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My husband finished up med school and residency about 6 months ago. We went into this adventure with 2 chilren. By the time he was finished, we had 6 children, including 2 adopted ones.
It was difficult. But truly the Lord carried us through. This "new season" is WONDERFUL!!! My husband is home so much more now. I felt like a single parent, but we knew that medicine was what the Lord was calling my husband to. My calling... to be his helpmate, to homeschool our children, and to trust the Lord... depend fully on the Lord. (and to make sure I get up EARLY every morning to spend time with my Lord... and go to my "prayer pantry" when I needed to pray (more like beg the Lord to give me strength and wisdom).
Ex Animo,
Lisa
Sure thing, Crystal!
I really enjoyed talking to you the other day! Today I'm getting started. I had to wait until the phone company activated my unlimited long distance.
Love in Christ, Amy Jo
Crystal- I will be praying for you all during this time. I remember well my husbands seminary days when he was trying to balance work, school, and family. Blessing to you as you seek to help him, care for Kathrynne, and miss your husband while his mind his deep in the books!
-Tami
I'll be praying for you all, Crystal. I remember being in the home stretch myself, fourteen years ago, with a four-month-old. Nothing felt as good as turning in that last final!!!!
What an exciting time for your family. I too have been feeling not up to par in being all I can be for our family. We recently made a big move to a new city and job, I feel so behind, but I try and tell myself - if I can just get family meals made and provide fresh clean laundry - I'll take it!
Hang in there, Crystal! I wish you both all the best at this exciting time.
...I'm sure the two of you have your study strategy DOWN by now, but I am just remembering how helpful it was to me when friends would think up crazy hypothetical issues/stories/"cases" for me to resolve as a way to test my knowledge while studying for law exams. It broke up the tedium and helped me to focus.
May God bless the end of the semester!
Best of luck to Jesse (and yourself!) during this busy and stressful time! I'm very glad to see that you both are tackling this as a family - it's so important to support each other. I'm sure Jesse will do well in his last exams and please give him my best wishes for the Bar. I've heard nightmare stories about the Bar from several friends, but his (and your) faith in God will pull you through. I'm praying!
Crystal~How exciting to know you are in the final stretch. I will gladly keep you all in prayer. Let me know if there is anything more specific I can pray for.
Blessings,
Sommer
sommer_l_sorenson@yahoo.com
I know exactly how you feel. My husband started his MBA with one child and we left with three. The last few months were absolutely amazingly busy. He took an extra class to graduate on time. And I was busy with three little ones and trying to keep in sane at the same time. But God is faithful and we made it. So will you!
What's amazing is now I have a son who looks so much like my husband did when we met. He's now talking about his college classes. Oh where does the time go?
Crystal - Every time I read one of your posts, I am so impressed at what a help meet you seem to be. I know you'll do a great job this summer.
Also, when I took the bar exam, I was so grateful for people who didn't talk about the exam. Jesse is probably surrounded by students who are (or soon will be) obsessed w/sitting for the bar. You will be like a breath of fresh air for him if you can cheerfully remind him of the other, less stressful, things going on in his life. It will be a hard summer, but don't forget - August 1st you will have your man back!!
Thank you, everyone, you are such an encouragement and blessing to me! I feel so unworthy to have all the prayer and encouragement we've had through the last 3 years, but I know that we have needed it for we certainly could not have come this far on our own!
Megmarc -- I have so far to go and I'm such a selfish person, but thank you for your sweet words. I was blessed to be raised with a most wonderful example of a help meet -- my mom. I've always said that if I can be half as good of a wife and mom as she, I'll be very happy.
Oh, man, I can't remember if I got an ID here or not! Anyway, God put you on my heart last night, Crystal, and I told the girls I needed to visit your blog more... so here I am.... and we will be praying for you both!
May God bless you both as you push forward to please Him and bless others for and through Him.
May the Holy Spirit be your Comfort and your buffer. Peace to you as you go through this blessed time of trial, and may you come forth as gold refined.
Thanks for the info you sent Jocelyn, too. We will check out the publishing site.
If God be for us, who can be against us?
Crystal, I'll be praying for y'all during this last bit before the finish line. My son takes his medical boards end of May and then gets married June 3. So our family can identify with all the pressure of the home stretch.
We wish your husband well. Keep us updated.
Bless you Crystal,
For going the road less traveled, and standing by your man, while many would sport the "your on your own" attitude. I'd like to think of you as a sophisticated, modern-day (not acting) Laura Ingalls Wilder! You are in my heart and prayers. If I forget to pray, may the Holy Spirit intervene for me!
Sincerely-Shannon
I can totally empathize. My hubby has 3 weeks to go in this semester. Next year is his 5th & thankfully last year of seminary. Praise the Lord - there's light at the end of the tunnel!
I'll keep you in my prayers. Praying for Jesse and his studies, you as you are a helpmeet to him and a mommy to Kathrynne. The Lord will see you through this time!
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