This Friday and Saturday Kevin will take one of the most agonizing and difficult exams of his life. Everything is dependent upon him passing this test so that he can get his license and begin his practice.
Naturally, he is very anxious, worried, stressed and ready for it to all be over. I must say that he is handling it better this time than in the past. He has already taken and passed the 3 other parts of this exam.
I am confident that he will do great and that he will surprise himself with how much he knows. He has been studying so much and I often hear him repeating things over and over again when he thinks I am not listening.
It is my nature to want to fix everything and take his worry away, even though I know that I can never do that completely. In an attempt to help him feel better we pray together and for each other, I hide special encouragement and love notes around the house and in his lunch box. I cook his favorite meals. I don't ask him for any back rubs, foot rubs, etc. because I know that he probably needs it more than I do right now. I try to keep the house clean, make sure we are eating healthy, taking our vitamins, etc to keep his mental and physical health strong. There are lots of little things I do here and there, but my question for you (even though I don't have that many blog readers)...is what do you do for your husband when he is facing stressful situations? I would love to do something new for him each day to show my love and support! All ideas are welcome and all prayers are greatly appreciated as well! Thank you!
He will get his results December 26th! What a long wait...
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5 Sweet Thoughts:
Kelly, you are an amazing caregiver, daughter and wife. You are already doing more than most spouses, especially being a full-time teacher. If I had anything more to add, it would be to just continue what you already know and perhaps, if you're not already doing this, place a positive bible verse each day somehwere like you're doing with the notes. With your dad in a stressful situation, I do much like you but I wish I would be more encouraging for him with frequent verses to help with being patient and ease anxiety. I know you both will be through this soon! God's speed!!! Can't wait to sit down at the Thanksgiving table with y'all! I am so thankful to have you, the special angel in everyone's life that you touch. Kevin will be, and is, very blessed already, every moment with you as his bride. See you soon sweetheart!
Mom
Kelly, I will keep you guys in my prayers and know that Kevin will do well on his exam. Sometimes, I forget to leave Ryan little notes so I will send him a sweet text message at random. He loves this because it lets him know that I am thinking about him during our busy days! Can't think of any other ideas, you are covering them all! He absolutely knows that you care for and love him and that means more than anything else you could do.
What a sweet wife you are! Matt had to take several big tests over the years. Most nights leading up to his tests I'd feel him restless and I would just put a hand on him and just pray. Sometimes my best prayers and clarity of thought would be in the middle of the night. Even now when life get's busy for him and his plate is full, I sneak a hand on him and pray.
And then there is always the extra bit of 'love-n-care' that any stressed or non-stressed hub would enjoy! HA!
I'll be excited to hear the results!
I'll be praying! Oh and I just LOVE Proverbs 3:5-6- what a perfect verse! I know your sweet encouraging words and prayers for your hubby means so much. Something I "copied" from my sister and her hubby is "Treat of the Week." We don't do it every week, but it's so fun to make something special (a card, a special meal or dessert) or buy something special (favorite candy bar, his favorite pens- for class, a card, etc). It's something to look forward to each week (or whenever you can!)!
Kelly, I know how very stressful this time has been for both you and Kevin, but Kevin has been so blessed to have you by his side, always encouraging him, loving him, and helping him through the rough times. A better daughter in law there could never be! As difficult as this time has been, the fact that you both have gone though it together is so very special. Years from now, you both will look back at these years (believe it or not)and laugh. I have to smile every time I remember the diploma Kevin gave you at his graduation. He knows you both earned it. I love you both so much and tonight, the night before his big exam, I will pray that God will be there for him every step of the way.
I am looking forward to seeing you, Kevin and your Parents for Thanksgiving.
Love you,
MOM
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