Final Doctorate Exam Submitted!

I really don't know how to feel right now. I am excited, anxious, and tearful knowing that I just submitted my very last Seminary paper to be graded; NTBB8538 Exposition of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. This one took me a little longer than I expected. Even though there were only 19 exam questions, they were pretty lengthy and detailed. I've also been very covered up lately with work and ministry duties. It seems nearly half of my congregants are sick right now so I'm stretched pretty thin.

All in all this last course took 27-days. Below are the specifics of the course work:

• Read all of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.
• Listen to and take notes on 17 lectures containing 12-hours of instruction.
• Complete a 19 question exam which ended up being 15 pages and 5,652 words.

It was so strange to click on the "send" button when I submitted my exam. It was almost like I could feel a load being lifted off of my shoulders. It is similar to after you have worked and practiced for hours for a large event such as a cantata or concert and when it is finally over you just feel overwhelmed.

I still have to wait for Crown to send my transcripts from my Master's program and then submit my diploma request and intent to graduate form to ATS and receive back my grades from the final two courses that I have submitted before I can officially graduate. Right now I feel like this is it for my education but you never know what the future holds. I never dreamed I would have went this far. I may still take some Greek and Hebrew courses for my own personal benefit.

I really appreciate the prayers from my family and friends and anyone that may have kept up with my progress. It is only by the Lord's good graces that I have been able to achieve my dreams.