This week was a big week for our house. N had a huge exam at work. We're talking a possible career ending exam.
Through the US Army Corps of Engineers, he's in an apprenticeship program. That means he has 28 months to pass 8 phases of the program. At the end of that time, he'll have the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in hydro-electric power. It's not an easy program.
At the end of each phase he has to test out of it. If he fails so many of these phase exams, he's released from employment. The first phase he passed last summer before returning to school. It was Dam 101 and he passed with flying color. This second phase has been a concern. It included basic electrical theory. N is a hands-on, practical learner. There's no way to get his hands on electricity to fully understand it. Mainly because if he did put his hands on electricity, it's highly likely that he wouldn't remember a thing! We've committed this phase to prayer since he returned in July.
I'm so pleased to announce that he passed his phase exam yesterday. It was such a relief and a HUGE answer to prayer. Not necessarily because of how hard the material was, but because it gave N the confidence he needs to know that this is where God has him. The reason is because it's where N is going to shine.
Zoe and I are so proud of him. I know this was a stressful test, but we couldn't be more excited for N. Seeing him succeed makes all this distance between us worth it. Last night at the store Zoe wanted to buy him a present for passing his big test. I love how she loves N. It's with everything she has. His success are ours as well.
N,
We are so proud of you. Not just for passing this test, but for overcoming your fears and pushing through with the electrical theory. We always knew you could do it!
Love you,
Kelly and Zoe
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