WE ARE OFFICIALLY PAST THE FIRST TESTS!

Boy does it feel good to get these first tests behind us and realize that there is life after tests at seminary.  At the start of our History test a bunch of Middlers came in and calmed us down and said a prayer for us as well has had a bunch of snacks for us when we got done with the test.  That was so cool!  Apparently it is a tradition and I hope to be able to pass it on next year.(that would mean that I passed this year and am back for MY Middler year).  I have awarded myself a glass of wine and the evening off.  We only have Contextual Education in the morning and a workshop in Pastoral Care left this week.  Then it is home for 4 days!!!
When we get back we have our CPE interviews on Wednesday.  I am hopeful to get into the program at Tampa General.  If not probably look into KC to see if there is a site so I can stay with family. 
It poured on us Monday, was incredible Tuesday and back to light rain all day today.  It is only 61 degrees and with the rain it is pretty chilly.  I know Florida, sorry.
I hope to catch up on my TV shows tonight and just take it easy.  I went with pastor for my two visitations today.  They are both close to the church and I was back in an hour and a half.  Pastor still has to go and give communnion once a month as they don't do the pre-consecrated communion here.  Both ladies are in nursing homes.  I don't mind so much going into them but it takes a special kind of person to work there all day long.  That person is not me.  I praise and bless those that do. 
OK, I forgot to tell you that I think I did pretty good on both tests, but probably better on the History test.  The only thing I did not know for sure was the meaning of "bellius".  I must have remembered it wrong because even after looking in the index to our book and googling it I still don't know what it means.  Maybe it was a plant question to see what crazy answer we would put since they stressed do not leave any answer blank.  We also got an extra credit point for giving the teacher a clean joke,  Remember this place is all about grace and getting us through here.  I know you want to know mine so here it is:  How can you tell that a blonde has been making chocolate chip cookies?  There are M&M shells on the floor.  :)
I think that is enough for today.  The Spirit of the Lord rest on you; the spirit of wisdon and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord; and the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.  Amen.