Translation of bewährt

I have been living in Holland for the last 14 years and I know the mentality very well. Holland is a small country, everybody knows everybody, so if we want to succeed, we must seize the opportunity.
He was educated as Roman Catholic, converted to Evangelism after he married her and he raised his son and daughters by the Muslim faith. They develop skills, make you get used to it, and when you are into it, whoosh, they disappear at once.
No matter then. I wanted to study Spanish for years now, because you know, it really helps? And how long have you been learning Spanish? Please write me soon. Best wishes. Your Alfi.