The First Day of the Rest of My Life

Pray for my soul. There are more things wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.

Taylor takes the bar exam today and tomorrow, and honestly, I’m just as ready as he is for it to be over. Everyone said this would be one of the hardest things we go through together, but it really hasn’t been that hard. I’m lucky that I went through a year of law school and realize all the time, energy and effort that is required. It definitely helped around finals time and it gave me strength this summer.

I have confidence in Taylor and I have my faith, and there is a peace in my heart about all of this. I am actually excited, because after tomorrow, we can begin our real life together, facing the Real World.

Thank you all for your prayers and support this summer. I am so lucky to have you all in my life. I will keep you all posted!

-Catie-

Charity of the Week: DonorsChoose

I am trying to get in a regular rhythm so that I bring you guys fresh content and have something to post (almost) daily. I have done the charity thing before, but now that my blog is getting a bit more traffic, I’m going to do it again – and try to keep it up.

This week I want to feature one of my favorite charities, and one that is especially close to my heart. I think teaching is one of the noblest professions out there. It takes grace, dignity, compassion, firmness, and strength to be a teacher, especially a good one. My in-laws (mother-, father-, and sister-) are all teachers, my husband taught for a year before attending law school, and I hope one day to teach as well. Many of my best friends are teachers. So when I read about DonorsChoose, I had to spread the word.

Through DonorsChoose, teachers can post projects and needs they have in their classrooms. You can browse the projects and pick which ones you would like to donate to, and how much you would like to give. You can sort by urgency, location, type of project and more. I love this project, and I especially love when the teachers include pictures of their classrooms and kids, because it always makes it more fun when you can see the people you’re helping!

I know money is tight for everyone right now, but some of these projects need as little as $25 to be completed! Please spread the word, and let’s get these teachers the help they need so these kids don’t miss out on GREAT learning opportunities!

It Could Have Been Me

So for those of you who don’t know, Taylor and I met on the first day of law school at the University of Tulsa – August 11, 2006. We were both first-year law students, and quickly realized we were meant to be together. Long story short: Before the end of our first year, I had withdrawn from law school and Taylor and I were moving in together. Now, almost 3 years have passed, we are married, and last Saturday, May 9, 2009, Taylor graduated from law school. I realized while sitting in the stands that I could have been there, too, and I immediately realized how relieved I was to be a bystander, not a participant. I am so proud of you, Tay!!

B. Taylor Clark, Esq.