It's official. Jay passed all of his oral and written exams for Ordination as Minister! I have not the words to express how proud I am of him and all that he has accomplished over these past several years. His discipline, diligence, determination, and stamina were unlike anything I have ever witnessed. He faithfully, and with great joy and humility, served our church in South Carolina morning, noon, and night all while attending Seminary full time, taking care of a wife who had multiple medical issues for a year, and becoming a new father. God has His hand on Jay and I am so honored - and humbled to the core - to be the woman standing beside him as he begins this new chapter of his/our life as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Congratulations Jay! I am so proud of you, for all that you have done, and for all that you are.
*He still has 2 remaining courses to complete at Seminary so he will officially graduate in May. There will be another post to celebrate his graduation at that time.
*Let me explain the pictures of the roses. Last night, after Jay had completed his examinations, he came home with a dozen roses. I thought that was strange and wondered who in the world had given him roses. He said that they were for me because I had worked as hard as he had worked taking care of Elijah Brooks alone so that he could study. He had just gotten his wonderful news that he passed and he immediately thought about me and wanted to bring me roses to thank me. Isn't he just amazing and aren't I so incredibly blessed?
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I am so so proud of Jay AND of you as well for being his rock and his partner in ministry. Congratulations and love you both.
so beautiful! what a precious husband! so proud for both of you! what a blessing all around!
Congratulations to Jay and to you! That is wonderful! How sweet of him to think of you after such a stressful weekend!
Beautiful roses- congrats as your family begins this new chapter in your life!
Wow. What an amazing husband you have. Not that you needed me to tell you that. I am just so proud of ALL of you...it certainly has been quite the journey and it's been amazing to watch God protect, guide and uphold you and Jay. I look forward to seeing how God is going to use you at YM and in Mtgy. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE!
Erin,
I have been sitting here "catching up" on what has been happening with y'all, and I have to tell you that my heart is so blessed for the words I read here tonight (I went back pretty far in your blog). You reminded me that I need not worry because our Father is loving and gracious and so very able. I feel thankful for the little things and also the great big ways in which He manifests Himself in our lives. What a joy to read your blog and learn more about you guys but also to be pointed back to Him.
Way to go Jay on the flowers. Many congratulations to him, and friend, you deserved those flowers.
I cannot believe how big your boy is!!!!!!!! Big, and so very precious. He has the best smile. You are a wonderful mother to him - what a blessed little boy. I still think your Xmas card was the best picture :)
I miss you and I was so happy to catch up with you tonight. Oh, I hope it is not poor etiquette to write such a long comment here :)! Love you very much and am so thankful for our friendship.
I am so very, very proud of Jay and excited for you both. Love to you and the Rev! ;)
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