The Waiting Game.

    The above picture has all but been my life for the past month and some odd weeks. Not necessarily the Starbucks part but most certainly the gargantuan textbook part. After graduating from nursing school, the next step before getting to jump into scrubs and stethoscopes is passing the ever-friendly nursing boards know as the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). Don't worry, I just had to Google what the acronym actually stands for. For those of you who don't know much about it, the exam is called a computerized adaptive test that regulates the amount and level of questions based upon your correct or incorrect answers. Breaking new bulletin: I took it this morning and made it through! So now begins the game... of waiting. Except games are supposed to be fun, right? 2 business days is the magical time for the results to be posted online... and I've heard sometimes they are appear earlier, but who knows. No cigar yet. I'll keep you posted, dear internet.
    But in all seriousness, today was one of the most Divine experiences of my life!! There were SO many people praying for me.... I have never felt more covered in the assurance of the Lord than I did this morning, and still feel right now, even without knowing the outcome. And through it all my wonderful Taylor and dear family were nothing but encouraging and supportive through all the hours (and stress) of studying and preparing. Having my very own nurse coach has it's major benefits... and only a few drawbacks. Like for example, having someone to answer all of my questions and push me to do my best. But with that comes someone to answer all my questions and push me to do my best. ;) It's been an immeasurable blessing to have a realistic picture of what it actually means to be a nurse through living life with Taylor and I've figured out that means no slacking. :) Have I mentioned how amazing Taylor is? Everyone reading this should make it their life goal be his patient at some point in their life. But not really because he works in the Emergency Department.
    I did my very best on the exam and the results are out of my control, but that's the point. My Father's will is better and greater than my wildest dreams and my own efforts are irrelevant if I don't trust in Him. Philippians 4:6-7 certainly rings true.... PEACE that surpasses ALL understanding... that guards heart and mind in Christ Jesus.... Praise be to the Lord!! Hello to full-time wedding planning! And hopefully, goodbye to my well-loved NCLEX prep book. =)

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