In the journey.

Jared just finished his last exam. He is now completely done with law school (except for graduation). Our adventure in DC will be over in a little more than a week. Just like that, and we’re done. It is surreal to be here, at this point in life. What happened to the days of playing in the muddy irrigation ditch with my sisters? Jared and I didn’t know exactly what we were getting ourselves into, coming out here to Washington DC. Our friends and family told us we were in for an adventure and we just laughed. Ok, maybe I cried. But Jared laughed. He’s brave like that.
I was scared to leave my family and the only home I knew for the great unknown. My sisters have always watched out for me. I didn’t know how I would survive without them. I had to wonder… Who would slip notes under my bedroom door? Who would I go shopping with? Who would I have a coke break with? I thank my lucky stars I had a guy as great as Jared. He sure did take good care of me and my nervous tendencies. He’s patient like that. Thanks to the postman, cell phones and webcam, I was able to keep in close touch with my family. Missing them was easier when we could talk every single day.
I admit there have been times when I (and probably Jared) just wanted law school to be over. But when I look back, I think I will remember the great fun we had. Jared and I have had the incredible opportunity to explore a new city together, learn together, laugh together, struggle together, fail together, succeed together and grow together. I guess it’s time for our next adventure. I will probably cry this time too. But I think the tears will be a little braver and happier. The joy is in the journey.