Plans after Graduation
My plans after graduation are nearly finalized. Starting in May I will be working as a graduate assistant in the editorial department of BJU Press. Starting in September I will begin studying for an M.A. in History with a minor in Church History. The graduate assistantship contract lasts for two years; the M.A. program should take four semesters to complete. I still have to sign some papers, but those are the plans, Lord willing.
Posted 14 Dec. 2005 at 12:47 pm | Permalink
Why history/church history?
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My son, you have made known, with quiet assurance, the next steps of your journey in this life - in your life. I have known since your birth that I was but a steward of your life, and that for such a little while. I could not have imagined - that little while would be so very small in time. My heart is broken. For so long I was your breath, then we learned in the joys and sorrows of life to breathe together, and now in the face of this new reality - I find it hard to breathe at all. I will catch my breath.
This day has been a flood of memories (a most wonderful gift from God). I have again climbed the steeps of New England, fished its streams and ponds, braved the frigid shoals of the Atlantic, and walked through the quiet canopy of pine and elm and birch. I have seen you - a child in the pew and a man behind the pulpit. I have seen you - a student and a teacher of God’s Word. I have seen you - following directions and giving them. I have seen you annoyed with your sisters and loving them. I have seen you walking independently and walking hand-in-hand with you mother. I have seen the distance of your quiet moods and the closeness of your laughter. I have seen your every face and have relived every moment with you.
You have been my sweet and noble child. It is my continued prayer that you will be a good and noble man whose steps are ordered by the Lord.
Four years ago, as you prepared to go to BJU, I wrote the following to you and thought it might help you understand the sorrow and gladness of my heart:
1 Kings 2:1-4 “Shew thyself a man; and keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself.â€
This has been our prayer for you and the constant desire of our hearts. From a little boy you chose to be a man and be the answer to our every prayer and dream. Now we look forward, with great pride and joy, to see how the Lord will use you - how He will “prosper†you.
As I walk now with the man who is my son, I miss the little boy. The one who I helped with the challenges of life is now, many times, my helper. The one who I taught is now, many times, my teacher. The one who I gave strength to is now, many times, my strength.
As I think how you will be missed, my heart is broken and my mind a swirl of memories. I told you that I would give my life to have ten more years with you. I am so thankful that we will have so many more than that. They will be different years and I believe better. They will be years that I walk with my Son - the Man, my Friend.
Thank you for being the joy and delight of our lives.
With all my love, Dad