Three Years.
The happy group.
I haven’t spoken much about my personal life on this blog unless it’s a silly story to illustrate a point. I know many of you who read my blog know me but many of you don’t. During the time I’ve written this blog, most if not all, of my writing has been done during the week when I was a work-week-widow. My husband has been in law school and I have been home with our children. I have no doubts that this was God’s perfect plan for us. I never really felt comfortable putting it out there that I lived alone for all the world to see. Plus I try not to use this blog for a whine festival. Now that I no longer live alone I wanted to share a small piece of my life with you.
It seems like ages ago when my husband first started talking about going to law school. I was about 6 months pregnant at the time. Although it is scary to take that kind of plunge I encouraged him. So he began studying so that he would get a good score on his LSAT ( an entrance test for law school). As soon as his grade for that test had been posted he began to get letters from all kinds of schools wanting him to apply. Application fees being what they are he did not apply everywhere. He decided to focus his search on schools that were close to our home so that he could commute. That limited the options significantly Emory and the University of South Carolina seemed the closest options. Both had offered significant scholarship money although not full tuition.
During this process Daniel had to get several documents from Bob Jones University. In an encounter with one of his old professors, he was encouraged to apply to Wake Forest. He was accepted there and was told that he was on a waiting list to receive a Dean’s scholarship for full tuition. A couple of months later he was told that the full scholarship had been awarded to him. We saw God’s clear leading and Wake Forest was the choice!
Law School Grad
That is how his journey began to become an attorney.
While I was at home I began to realize how much time I had alone in the evenings. Since my husband wasn’t home I didn’t make big dinners, didn’t have as much laundry, and my nights were quiet. God used writing as a way for me to have adult conversations. Writing was God’s gift to me. It gave me a way to “speak” to other adults whether they read my essays or not. I still felt better going through an adult thinking process at night. It also kept me from sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself. That is a very easy trap to fall into. Once we let our minds go to self-pity it is difficult to recover.
So I wrote, and I wrote, and I started a blog and now a website. Never in my life did I envision myself writing something. I’ve always loved to communicate with people, but that was usually through music or speaking. Writing was new for me, but something I came quickly to love.
Whether you knew me personally or not I want to thank those of you who took the time to comment on this blog, or encourage me. Especially those who were unaware of my life circumstances. I have spent many lonely nights at home. Some nights I’m sorry to say, in self-pity. The kindness many of you showed me through your encouragement helped me get off the couch and get my mind on things above. That is a gift. I’m very thankful for each of you who read this blog.
I actually ran down the aisle and got my picture taken with Danny before he graduated. Yep, I'm a dork!
Amy B
626 days ago
So so happy for you guys–congratulations to you all! And thank YOU for your writing gift to many; it’s inspired me to put aside my self-pity plenty of times. God bless yours & Danny’s new endeavors!
amy
626 days ago
I am so thrilled for you to have made it through these 3 years!! You both earned that degree! Excited for the opportunities in your future. God is faithful!
Krista Wolfe
626 days ago
I’m so proud of Danny and you! Looking forward to see how the Lord will use you both.
Erica
626 days ago
Danny is blessed to have such an amazing wife! Happy that your season of loneliness is over.
A-C
626 days ago
I didn’t know Daniel had a full scholarship! Not that it’s a surprise with his being so smart and hard-working and also being super humble.
I am so happy to have had the opportunity to know you both and your beautiful family. I have no idea when I’ll get to see you again, but I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Keri
626 days ago
A-C, he might be annoyed with me for spilling the beans now, but it was a serious blessing. We have loved getting to know you and plan to stay in touch.