Shema Yisrael!
I went to the beit din today for my conversion. I sat before 3 rabbis and answered lots of questions and it was mostly all in Hebrew. They asked me about my daily rituals, about my keeping Kosher, about Shabbat and the special things I do. They asked me if it was hard for me to change my lifestyle and why I wanted to do this. I answered everything honestly and openly...as it should be done.
My rabbi (the one I've been studying with for a year and a half) came with me to keep me calm and do some translations...like if something was unclear to me or to the other rabbis.
They sent me out of the room and talked to him a bit.
Then my roommate's parents were called in with one of my best friends who had come for support...they asked about my character and my habits...how I behave and if they believe in my desire to do this.
Then they called us all in together and they said they were pleased to accept me into "Am Yisrael" (the people of Israel) and that I'd "passed." I had to stand and repeat this thing (in Hebrew) after the rabbi about accepting the Torah and mitzvot and being part of Am Yisrael. And I cried my eyes out.
And then I had to cover my eyes and recite the Shema.
Next week (I hope), is my appointment at the mikvah.
I'll immerse myself, say some blessings and whatever and that's that.
Thanks for caring about this whole process and asking me about it from time to time. SS asked me if it was the hardest thing I'd ever done and I thought about it. Aliyah (moving to Israel) was the hardest thing I'd ever done...the most trials and tribulations ever. This, however, might have been the most emotional thing I've ever done...the most educational and the most meaningful.