Thank you everyone. It was a long journey; driving 2 hours 43 minutes to the airport each way for training. Another hiccup was due to me living so far from the airport, the time change in January thru May affected my flight times significantly. Additionally, 2 weeks before my checkride, the plane I had been training in was sold for a new plane. So I sucked it up and started over again in a new plane.
The reason I tell you this?
To all the students reading this; stay focused, dedicated, and continue with your quest. Do not be discouraged.
Ask yourself: How bad do I want this?