Hiccups

How often I've learned the lesson that things don't always go how we hope or plan them to. 

How hard that lesson is. 

Yesterday I called the company that I paid my exam fee to, inquiring as to how long it would take for it to process and when I would be able to schedule my exam date. I was informed that paying the fee wasn't the only step in the process and that I also needed to register with my state board of nursing (I have never experienced this step before). So, I got the number and called South Carolina State Board of Nursing. She told me the steps I needed to take to register...more money, paperwork, my head started hurting as I talked to her but little did I know just how much it would be hurting by the time I hung up. She asked me what school I was coming from and I informed her that I graduated in 2010 from a school in New York. She was quiet for a minute and then informed me that I am ineligible to take the exam at this time because I have passed the 3 year mark of graduation. 

Come again?! 

My heart sunk and my head started spinning. 

My next thought was how to get my $200 back. So I called the company again and they informed me that the fee is nonrefundable and that was clearly stated before I submitted my payment. I went in circles for a few minutes and then asked to speak to the supervisor. I was put on hold for a few minutes and when the gentleman came back on the phone he told me he had some more information for me. He gave me another number to call and told me that they would be the ones to make the decision as to whether I could get my money back. So I called that number and was sent into circles again. While I understand the fee is not refundable, I would also argue that I'm not choosing to not take the exam, I am not being given a choice.  And that's what I said in the claim that I filed. So, we shall see. 

At this point, here is where I am. I am trying to get my money back and Jeremy and I are doing some research. What are my options at this point? What would I need to do to become eligible to take the test again? Could I take it somewhere else? 

Part of me is trying to accept this as God shutting the door. I am not willing to throw a bunch more money at this as I feel I have already wasted the money on the class i'm taking and now the $200 that it seems I have lost. But part of me is crushed and wants to know what I could do for this last chance since I have invested so much so far. 

So, continued prayers would be appreciated for sure! Thank you to all who take the time to read this and pray for me. I will update you when I know more!