Since many of you have asked...

I passed my Series 7 Exam on Friday! 

I started studying at the end of January for the exam.  Usually it takes about a month to study for it.  I had to move back my exam date after Ernie's accident and ended up taking a 2 week break from studying.  It was hard for me to get back into the routine of studying.  I would much rather do repetitive tasks like cooking, cleaning, or organizing the closet.  I think that's why Dan's favorite thing to do now is to go drive the tractor or feed his Dad's cows.  It seems like the menial (but still important) chores are just easier to get done.  Dan has been commenting a lot recently that the house has never been this clean.

After passing the exam Friday, it was nice to take a few days off for the Easter weekend.  We made it through Easter.  It was different without Ernie as expected.  The girls ate way too much candy.  They have been bouncing off the walls for a few days.  I hid it last night after they went to bed, so hopefully they will forget about candy for a while.

I'm very thankful for all of our friends and family.  I'm also very thankful for my new career.  After passing the 7, I now begin studying for the Series 66 Exam and will test in late April.  I'm two-thirds through the process of licensing to become a Registered Representative with Thrivent Financial.  Thanks for the continued support and prayers. ~ Lydia