Status of my Nursing Program

Monday we took test number five. I now have a 74.8% average but need a 75% average to "progress" to next semester. So, I am feeling a little stress as there are only a couple more tests for me to take to pull my grade up. They do not round up or grade on a curve. Quite a few people dropped out this week. It is sad to see all that hard work not pay off. I am in it for the long haul. I just need to really focus and study daily. It is such a challenging and time consuming program. All this stress and uncertainty will just make it that much more rewarding when I finally finish. I am thinking positive. I can do it.
Joe is at his last race this week. Yippee! He will be home in a week. He did stop through Marin, again, to see his dad. Fred is not doing well so keep him in your prayers. He is on a feeding tube as he has lost his gag reflect which means his ability to swallow is compromised. He might swallow food/liquid into his lungs. He will be on this feeding tube for the rest of his life and, therefore, he will need 24 hour nursing care after he gets out of the hospital, assuming he gets out. At the other end of Joe's trip, he is going to visit with his step-brother in So Cal to deal with the material items from Curt and Susie's house. Not a pleasant visit under those circumstances. My poor hubby. I feel for him.
Joe will be going to Marin to cater for the month of December. Not great timing for me as I have a lot of stuff happening in my nursing program in December but I have lots of support here. I am toying with the idea of Joe taking Talan with him but that would mean finding a lot of babysitters to help him out while he is at work. I think Fred would love to see Talan. Joe brought Mason when he visited Marin two weeks ago. Joe works mainly at night so it might be possible to do so finagling of various resources there but it might be too much work. I am thinking I'd like to book a flight around Dec 15th/16th to Marin to see Fred myself and celebrate the holidays early with my folks. I do want to be back here in Idaho for Christmas as we like our white Christmas!
Anyway, my mind is wandering. I need to get back to studying. Just wanted to reach out to my friends and let you all know where I am at. I am enjoying school but just shocked how hard it is. I mean, I am at a community college in Idaho. :) I wouldn't have guessed I would be struggling to pass. It is the best program in the area by a long shot but I am used to earning great grades. Wish me luck. Lots of love to all of you. xoxo Brianna