From: H M (forhisglory97@gmail.com)
Date: Mon Oct 15 2007 - 19:05:02 ART
Dear Mark; Well done and congratulation ; as you mentionoed with men it is
impossible with God on your side is possoble.
Priase God for the Good News;
many Blessings
Hamed
On 10/14/07, Mark Abrahams <mark@abrahams.co.nz> wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> I wanted to give a brief (on my final edit I note that "brief" is
> probably an incorrect description!) note of encouragement and
> acknowledgment after completing my CCIE R&S study by passing the lab
> exam in Sydney on Thursday. I'm really happy to have passed on this my
> second time, as my wife has twin girls due in about a month's time.
> Whatever the result, our family had agreed that this would be my last
> effort at the lab exam for a long time. Which makes passing a very good
> feeling.
>
> I started studying for the lab exam 8 months ago. At the time I
> completely underestimated the amount of effort required for it. I was
> working full-time throughout, and probably for the last 5 months of that
> time I was studying for an average of 40 hours per week.
>
> It was my Lord and friend Jesus Christ that offered me the necessary
> strength and sustenance throughout my studying time. It is difficult to
> describe how important this was to me every day, as the quantity of
> study and lack of sleep was starting to leave me quite weary,
> particularly over the last 2 months. And it's equally difficult to
> imagine having to endure this period without His support. Also, my wife
> particularly, and my friends and family as well, offered a great deal of
> encouragement and support throughout, and I'm really grateful to them
> all for this.
>
> I used a lot of InternetworkExpert products that helped very much. I
> was also greatly encouraged by Scott Morris who expressed personal
> interest in my plight after a challenging first lab experience in
> Beijing. As most here would know, the Group Study archives were a great
> study resource - so thanks all for contributing.
>
> I wanted to encourage those studying to persevere. I put it down as one
> of the most difficult periods in my life. In particular, I found a
> prolonged period of studying with a young family difficult to sustain.
> The studying parents among us could probably all tell of the heartbreak
> of studying at the expense of family time.
>
> So I pray that if you are feeling weary from your study, you'll find
> what you need to endure. Keep the faith!
>
> All the best
> Mark
>
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