I have been waiting for this day since I married Michael. And for him much longer.
As newlyweds looking into the future all we could see was school. It seemed like being done with school was just too far in the future to even try and imagine.
But the moments turned into days, the days into months, and the months into years.
But the moments turned into days, the days into months, and the months into years.
And here we are!
Michael attending school at BYU was extremely hard, yet it can hardly be compared to what we went through during our three years of law school.
Not only was just attending law school hard but we both faced some very painful personal trials.
I can say without any hesitation that they have been the hardest three years of my life.
There have been countless tears and times where each of us wondered if we were doing the right thing, if being a lawyer was what Michael really wanted, if we were where we were supposed to be.
There were moments where one of us was literally dragging the other along. Moments where I honestly didn't think our family would survive.
But we did, and I can honestly say every second of it was 100% worth it.
We had such an incredible support system. Each of our families lifted us and gave us hope and confidence to carry on. I have dear friends who probably have no clue how much they did for me. But they too played a part. But most of all we had the help of our Savior Jesus Christ. There were so many times when it seemed like we were alone, but looking back we realized we never were. He was right beside us, blessing us with countless tender mercies over and over again the entire time.
I want our children to know how proud of their daddy I am. He worked harder than anyone I know. Not only on doing well in school, but on becoming the best person he could be. He ALWAYS put his family first. And sure enough everything else fell into place.
I will never forget these past three years. They have changed me. Changed us.
And I am so grateful that I have Michael by my side, hand in hand, to continue on our journey that thankfully has no end.
Michael attending school at BYU was extremely hard, yet it can hardly be compared to what we went through during our three years of law school.
Not only was just attending law school hard but we both faced some very painful personal trials.
I can say without any hesitation that they have been the hardest three years of my life.
There have been countless tears and times where each of us wondered if we were doing the right thing, if being a lawyer was what Michael really wanted, if we were where we were supposed to be.
There were moments where one of us was literally dragging the other along. Moments where I honestly didn't think our family would survive.
But we did, and I can honestly say every second of it was 100% worth it.
We had such an incredible support system. Each of our families lifted us and gave us hope and confidence to carry on. I have dear friends who probably have no clue how much they did for me. But they too played a part. But most of all we had the help of our Savior Jesus Christ. There were so many times when it seemed like we were alone, but looking back we realized we never were. He was right beside us, blessing us with countless tender mercies over and over again the entire time.
I want our children to know how proud of their daddy I am. He worked harder than anyone I know. Not only on doing well in school, but on becoming the best person he could be. He ALWAYS put his family first. And sure enough everything else fell into place.
I will never forget these past three years. They have changed me. Changed us.
And I am so grateful that I have Michael by my side, hand in hand, to continue on our journey that thankfully has no end.
I am so beyond proud of Michael and what he has accomplished and he couldn't have done it without your love and support. You guys are amazing and I love you so much!!! I can't wait to see what happens and know that your little family will enjoy whatever the next chapter is!!!
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