Two

I sat waiting and waiting for what seemed like an eternity. What would it say? Why are these things so hard to read? Anxiety was rising up in me and then I saw it… two lines that changed everything. Yes, I was pregnant and I was overjoyed.

This is how I remember the day Aaron began seminary.

We found out we were pregnant with Caden Bradley the very day Aaron began his first class at Dallas Theological Seminary. Those two lines meant the beginning of two journeys.

Well, one of those is coming to an end. Aaron is currently days away from completing his final class at DTS.

Aaron has been earning his degree in Christian education while I’ve been earning an different kind of degree in Christian education. He has been tested in theology and I’ve had my patience tested.  School and kids have taught us the art of compromise and the need for good communication. We have struggled to keep God first in our lives and our marriage second in the midst of constant demand on our time and attention. It has not always been easy but both journeys have been worth every difficult moment.

We have not done this alone. There are so many of you out there who have supported us along the way.

To everyone who financially supported Aaron’s seminary journey,

thank you for your sacrifice.

To those who prayed for us,

thank you for lifting us up.

To our families who fed us, entertained us (well, myself and the kids)

and let us stay in your home for weeks at a time,

thank you.

Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all the generosity and love we have felt. With out you, we would not be here!

This certainly does not end our journey in learning and studying what it means to love God, love each other, love our kids and love the world, but it does mark the end of formal school and the hours it demands.

It does end here, right Aaron?