Light at the End of the Tunnel

Today marked the last class day of PC 1 & 2 for JW!  It's not over yet.  He will have a final this Saturday, and then two next week, on Tuesday and on Friday.  But around here we are celebrating that the evenings of reading and briefing an intimidating number of cases and rules to prepare for class the next day are over.  Don't get me wrong, school will by no means be a walk in the park for the remaining two quarters Joey has left, but from what we understand, the worst is behind us when this quarter is over next Friday. 

Joey came home today and put his last tally mark on the refrigerator.  He has been counting down, making a tally mark on our refrigerator for each day of PC this quarter that he accomplished.  I am proud, and I know he is, of those 47 tally marks.  Time after time I am reminded of my husband's character as I watch him through this challenging part of law school.  He is not interested in just getting by, simply passing, or not fully preparing for class with the hope that he just won't get called on.  He gives it his all, the same way he strives to do most things in life.  I am ready to have my hubby back though.  JW has done a great job trying to balance things, but I know it has been a challenge.  School has been all-consuming this quarter.  I think we can do anything for a season, but are certainly thankful this one is nearing its end.  Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and recognizing that in six more months JW will graduate is motivation for that final push. 

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
James 1: 2-4