weekly post

Oct. 17, 2005

Dear friends,

As promised, a slightly longer post this week. Midterms are over, and I now turn my attention to five term papers all due about five weeks from now. I'm looking forward to having a good 8-hour block between classes today to be busy and productive in the library! I plan to knock out my New Testament exegetical essay first, if I can get permission to write on Luke aspects of Luke 7:37-50. Then, I suppose, I'll want to try to lay the groundwork for the most challenging one, a term paper exploring the influence of indulgence sales on lay receptiveness to the Reformation.
I received an 84, a solid B, on my New Testament midterm. By this time next week, I should know the results of the church history midterm, so am keeping my fingers crossed.
The semester is flying by, and it's hard to believe that final exams are only six weeks away! I'm continuing to enjoy the hard work and the interaction in classes. I just hope some of it sticks.
In other news, we enjoyed a wonderful birthday party for our daughter and a visit with friends and family for a niece's birthday party as well last weekend.
I had hoped to make good progress on my term papers over the weekend, but received an assignment on Thursday afternoon that took up most of my study time. At least it's completed!
Am enjoying the cooler weather and the spectacle of the White Sox headed to the World Series. The ghost of Shoeless Joe may finally get to rest in peace.
And grace and peace to you, my friends.
Beth
P.S.: The jpegs came through just fine! Many, many thanks!