I'm just now getting around to telling you all that I took my real estate exam on Thursday. I had agonized over this test for months because I'd heard it was a beast so I felt much like a lamb being led to the slaughter when I filed into the exam room with about 150 people. The guy to my left seemed to enjoy telling me he had taken it before and failed--and that he had taken a full week off work this time to study and that the math was the worst part. Ugh. What a punk. The girl to my right-Jackie-and I made friends in the parking garage so we comforted one another before the exam started. She was a sweetie.
Something that worked in my favor was that I was so tired...so emotionally and physically drained, I didn't have the energy to be nervous. Going in with low expectations also alleviated some of the pressure. hehe...
They allotted 3 1/2 hrs. to complete the test. I finished it in 2 hours. I told my husband "If I didnt pass this test, I have absolutely no business being in real estate because I'm so stupid, I don't even know what it is that I don't know." All the build-up and it was far easier than I had anticipated. Guess that studying thing really works! ;-)
Anyway....I have to wait til the 29th to find out the results but I feel really good about it! YAY!!!
I was really looking forward to a respite from the craziness but it looks like I'll be leaving again for S. California tomorrow. My dad's not doing well. When the dr. went in the first time, he spent several hours removing bone spurs from the nerve. He decided to stop because he felt to go further was too dangerous. Unfortunately, the pain has not subsided and the infection has only increased so they've decided to go back in on Monday to remove the remaining spurs and deal with the infection.
In addition to my dad's situation, my brother, Steve, was in a plane accident 2 weeks ago. He has undergone his second operation and we are just praying and believing for a good report soon. Some of you already knew this--I'm sorry I'm just now telling the rest. He is career military so we've grown somewhat accustomed to high-drama. Still...you never really get used to someone you love being in harms way 24/7.
In spite of trying times, I never forget how blessed I am. I have everything a person could ask for--a wonderful husband, children who make me proud, family I adore, friends who are more like family, every material possession a person needs plus a surplus of wants, as well. And yet all of that pales in comparison to the Love of a God who sacrificed everything for me. He takes my breath away with His extravagant love and unending mercy. I am in awe daily.
Happy Easter my friends! I will talk to you soon!
Posted by PamCHBF at March 26, 2005 09:56 AM