Well, I had to go to Lexington to take my NCLEX examination, it was really booked up in Louisville and I couldn't wait any longer. Jacob switched his days off so he could drive me, he is the only person who can calm my nerves, and I was super nervous. There was a lot on the line, $250, and you have to wait 90 days to take it again, that would have been a lot of missed paychecks. Anyway, we were on the road at 5:15 am. I went to bed the night before not feeling well, and I woke up that morning really sick. We arrived at the testing center at 7:00, an hour early,but that was fine with me. Jacob prayed with me, and talked me down from the nerves. I went in around 7:30, the test not to begin until 8:00. This test has a five hour time limit, and can have a minimum of 85 questions to a max of 205 questions. I went into a room and signed in, it was like trying to get into the FBI or the white house or something. They fingerprinted me and took a photo of me. Then before you went into a room to take the test, you had to empty your pockets (no coughdrops for me!) and they would fingerprint you when you entered and exited the room. I started around eight and the computer just went off at 85 questions, it only took me about 50 minutes, I was super worried and just knew I failed, (all the questions were over drugs and their side effects) I left the room (fingerprinted again) and went to the car less than an hour later, much to Jacob's surprise. I was so sick that I couldn't be stressed for long, I just didn't feel like it. I found out yesterday morning that I passed! I also have 2 job interviews next Tuesday....to be a nurse! I just can't believe it. As for the sickness, I am still battling it, but things are looking up. I wouldn't have made it without Jacob though, and God of course! Thanks everyone for all of the prayers and encouragement!
The church turned out beautifully, thanks to Connie Allen for all the flowers and pew bows, and the Bodkin klan and Beth and Connie for helping put everything up!
