He Passed!!!

So I know that it's been a week, but I guess late is better than never. The newest and most exciting development in our lives (at this time anyway) is that Aaron passed the Utah Bar!!!! So exciting! Last Thursday Aaron came home from his landscaping job and got in the shower. While he was in the shower, a fellow Willamette grad who also is living here in Utah and took the bar called him three times and texted him. When Aaron got out of the shower I told him Jared called several times. Aaron looked at the phone and then immediately said that he was going to get the mail. I didn't really think anything of it, Aaron always gets the mail. But I guess Jared let him know the bar results were in. Luckily Aaron didn't tell me this before he went to get the mail, I don't think I could have handled the drama or suspense. Aaron just walked in the door and said, "I passed." I looked up from the computer and saw the most amazing look on Aaron's face. It's a rare facial expression and one I haven't seen in a very long time. It was one of complete relief and excitement, he seemed like a little kid on Christmas morning. I jumped up as fast as my hugely pregnant body would allow me to and jumped in his arms. (I do not hide my excitement well). Oh I can't describe the relief we felt! I was sooo happy for Aaron and that he passed. I know that he really put all of himself into these last three years of law school and preparing for the bar. Aaron's far too humble to brag about himself, so I guess I'll do it for him. Really, Aaron is quite the guy and while he has his short comings (as we all do), he really truly is an amazing person who has so much strength, integrity and spirit.

While he still hasn't found a job yet, it still feels like such a huge weight has been lifted off of our shoulders, just to know he passed the bar and he doesn't have to do it all over again. And since I am a little selfish, I am also relieved for myself, so that I don't have to give up my husband again to the law books and be by myself. Of course I know that will be short lived, because everyone says that starting out in your career is worse than going to law school. But I will enjoy it while I can! Really, I feel so blessed to have experienced this part of life, and also to have it over. I have spent so many hours praying that school, finals and the bar will go well for Aaron. I know that Heavenly Father answers prayers, even though in some ways not the way we would like Him too. Luckily in this case He did, and I feel so blessed. I have an amazing husband who has worked really hard and has made wise choices, and I have a beautiful baby girl on the way who is getting ready to make her grand entrance, and while yes, some days I do feel overwhelmed with the future, I feel so blessed with my family.