How to Pray

Thanks again to all of you who have agreed to pray with me for M has he takes the BAR over the next few days.

Here are some things you can lift up each day.

July 27 -
That he would be motivated to review and calm. That he will have a restful day and sleep well tonight. Prayer against distraction, apathy, and migraines.

July 28 -
Pray for clarity, wisdom, and RECALL! Pray that he will wake up feeling great, arrive at the testing center on time and safely, and that his computer will function properly during the exam. Pray that he has a restful and encouraging lunch break and that he will be just as ready for his second testing session in the afternoon. Pray against distraction and women wearing strong perfumes near him (as it will most certainly trigger a migraine). ;) Again pray for a peaceful night's rest.

July 19 -
Pray for energy, confidence, clarity, wisdom, and RECALL. Same issues as previous day - but that he will give his best efforts, even when his brain feels as though it's shutting down. Pray for a safe travel back to the apartment and a joyful celebration and feeling of accomplishment upon the completion of these 2 days (+ 3 years and 2 months).

Well, today I realized that we had not posted any pictures of our new city, so I thought we should get some when we went on our daily walk. Grabbed L., the pup, and the camera and off we went. So first, a shot of the city taken from just outside our door:

Next, a shot of Mt. Hood - looking to the left of the Photo above - It wasn't a super-clear day and this isn't the best vantage point, but you can see the mountain:

From here on out are some pictures of the park. About 2 streets down there is the little baseball field/horseshoe pit section. And then you head across a much larger street to get to the main portion of the park.

The baseball fields and horseshoe pit (as you can tell, Carter enjoys roaming around):

The park is nice and large, but the most impressive thing is how tall the trees are - I didn't get a great picture showing just how awesome they are, but here are some samples:

And, for my mother, here are some pictures of the flowers we pass along the way - roses grow like wildflowers around here and the hydrangeas are a nice reminder of home:

Praying for M during the BAR exam

As you all know, M has been preparing for the BAR for the past few months. It has been the most grueling task that he has ever been faced with and I will not hide the fact that he has been completely overwhelmed by it. My husband is wonderful and I have full faith in his abilities, but I have no doubt that right now he is going through a major trial and turning point in his life.

The BAR will be given over a two day period, each day consisting of about 10 hours of testing. The OR BAR will have 2 sections: the first is standard for all states & focuses on federal law and the second is specific to OR laws and consists of 9-10 essays.

I have felt strongly about covering my husband in prayer during the days preceding the exam and the exam days themselves. This is where I am calling on all of you. I am organizing a 68 hour prayer "vigil" for M during his BAR exam. It seems like a lot of time, I know - so, if you can sign up for a 30 minute slot for one day or if you want to pray at a specific time each day, please do. If you have insomnia, then pick a late/early shift....if you'll be up with the baby at 4am - pick that slot. Whatever works for your personal schedule.

Let me know if you would like to join with me in prayer by posting a comment or emailing me (remember to include time and date chosen).

P.S. Please, also remember M's cousin, Claire, as she will be taking the BAR in NY on the same dates.

Blessings and Thanks,
-L

Monday, July 27th
12AM - Tia Lety
1AM - Bethany
2AM - Lydia
3AM - Jane
4AM - Darlene, Grandma
5AM - Rachel (5-5:30), Heather & Ken, Beverly (5:30-6)
6AM - Bradley (6-6:30)
7AM - Danny (7-7:30), Lyndie (7:30-8)
8AM - Jenny F. (8-8:30),
9AM - Lloyd
10AM - Susan, GladysAnn
11AM - Olivia (11-11:30)
12PM - Aunt Barb & Uncle Mark, Dianne H.
1PM - Ms. Tricia
2PM - Chet 2 & Bonnie
3PM - Alex
4PM -
5PM - Jessica R.
6PM -
7PM - Robbie
8PM - Renae
9PM - Ben & Abby
10PM - Emily H
11PM - Sandra, Nancy

Tuesday, July 28th
12AM - Tia Lety
1AM - James
2AM - Lydia
3AM -
4AM - Darlene, Grandma
5AM - Heather & Ken, Beverly (5:30-6)
6AM - Bradley (6-6:30)
7AM - Danny (7-7:30), Lyndie (7:30-8)
8AM - Jenny F. (8-8:30), Olivia (8:30-9)
9AM - Lloyd
10AM - Susan, GladysAnn
11AM - Chet 2 & Bonnie
12PM - Aunt Barb & Uncle Mark, Dianne H.
1PM - Ms. Tricia
2PM - Jane, Roseanna (2:30-3)
3PM - James
4PM - Jeanny
5PM - Jessica R.
6PM - Claire B.
7PM - Di (7-7:30)
8PM - Renae
9PM - Ben & Abby
10PM - Emily H
11PM - Sandra B


Wednesday, July 29th
12AM - Tia Lety
1AM - Bethany
2AM - Lydia
3AM -
4AM - Darlene, Grandma
5AM - Rachel (5-5:30), Heather & Ken, Beverly (5:30-6)
6AM - Bradley (6-6:30)
7AM - Danny (7-7:30), Lyndie (7:30-8)
8AM - Jenny F. (8-8:30), Olivia (8:30-9)
9AM - Lloyd
10AM - Susan, GladysAnn
11AM -
12PM - Aunt Barb & Uncle Mark, Dianne H.
1PM - Ms. Tricia
2PM - Jane
3PM - Jessica R.
4PM - Jeanny
5PM - Chet 2 & Bonnie, Jessica $
6PM - Alex N.
7PM - Di (7-7:30)
8PM - Renae