The Final Ten Days of Seminary Classes

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When I leave for seminary later this morning to attend my afternoon class, I will begin my last ten days as a commuting student.  When I think back on all of the miles that I have traveled, the people on the road whom I have passed or that have passed me, and reflect on the time spent alone while driving, it all seems a bit overwhelming.  At the onset of my seminary instruction, many insisted that driving such a distance each day would soon wear thin.  They told me that in order to successfully complete my studies I would have to make other arrangements.  Looking back, I’m glad I didn’t listen to those voices.  I know they meant well and they were right in one respect, it hasn’t always been easy.  But things worth while are always worth the extra effort.

 

I can’t begin to recount the many sleepless nights I have spent before getting into the car and heading off to attend classes.  Many a time have I depended on strong coffee and the grace of God to get me home safely after such long days.  I must say that sometimes I even amaze myself when it comes to the long hours of reading and writing, only to be followed by more long hours of class and commutes.  Such nights spent at the keyboard often turned into a battle between studying centuries of church history, writing theology papers and simply catching a quick power nap.

 

And now, nearly four years later it has come to this, the final turn, the home stretch.  My plan for having everything finished a week before their deadlines is still a possibility, but it will take some effort.  Heck, why should these last two weeks be any different than the previous four years right?  At least I know that I am up for the challenge.  I am certain that I can survive ten days of classes with a weekend in the middle to allow some time to catch my breath.  So without further adieu, it is time to log off the computer, pack up the book bag and pour one more cup of coffee for the road.

 

What I hope will follow on this blog for the next two weeks are reflections from the road and from my time at LTSS.  They may not always be interesting, and I might not be coherent enough to always type in complete sentences, but there will be plenty of time for that later.  In the meantime, 2,200 miles, 73.3 gallons of gas and only five more stops at the Pilot station in Columbia are all that remain, but who’s counting?  I hope that you will enjoy the ride…I know that I have.

 

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