So, late last night, I received an email from my adviser, Knut, who read through my trial lecture revisions. He said it was fine, but he made just a few suggestions to strengthen it. They all are insightful.
Then he added that I should make sure that I am on campus early enough in the day to make copies of my trial lecture for each of the defense committee members and him. Surprise! I didn’t know they would get a copy. I was writing for content and not careful about making sure all my footnotes were publication ready!!!
I went to bed and dreamed I was in a tsunami! (I got wet, but I survived!) I had plans for church and a hike, which I did. I’ll update the post later with some nice pictures. But I spent about four hours this evening getting the paper ready to print with proper footnotes. I’ll take a bit of time to work with Knut’s recommendations in the morning.
So, I don’t have time to make full post tonight–or probably not tomorrow either! This is the homestretch!
I will just add that after worship today at the Stavanger International Church, there was a fellowship time. I met one of the new Ethiopian masters students. Then, my Tanzanian PhD student colleague walked up, and I asked if he would be willing to pray for me prior to one of the defense sessions. Of course, he was glad to do so. But then, the Ethiopian said, “Let’s pray right now.” The Fijian pastor came along side me too, and it was powerful. My eyes were moist when the amen was said. What an amazing gift.
With blessings,
Beth