here we are. on the other side of the interview. i never thought this moment would come. and i didn't even do it. matt did. when matt called as he was walking out he said, 'there's nothing more i could have done. it could not have gone better' a good place to be -- to know you left it all out there, to be at peace with how it happened.
there was 3 men in the room, one being the man that matt would be mentored by. they asked him why he wanted to get a PhD, asked him about ministry experience, and why he wanted to come to wheaton. the rest of the time was spent talking about mat's proposed topic of his dissertation. his worst nightmares DID NOT come true...he wasn't asked a question he didn't know the answer to. and contrary to what he said a few days ago, it was not the most humiliating experience of his life. i think quite the opposite.
he told them that he interviewed at southern next week and had also applied to trinity. they asked where wheaton was in priority and he said they were #1...which they commented they were glad to hear. (can you tell i'm trying to cling to any glimmer of hope?) they also joked about how long his Thesis was (180 pages). at least they know he has it in him.
the amazing thing is....we will know the answer NEXT WEEK. i can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
matt did comment that he could feel the prayers. knowing that there were so many praying for him at that moment. that in and of itself was a unique moment. thanks for walking it with us...we're almost there!
now on to throwing 2 birthday parties this weekend...ahh it never stops!
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Reading your blog put a huge smile on my face. We're praying for you guys and I'm so happy to hear that it went to well.
We all knew that Matt had it in him. What a great feeling, to know you did everything you could. It's crazy that it's almost here...the answer. I can't wait. I don't want to be premature...but Dr.Godshall sounds pretty good!
- Adam
i am on pins and needles about what the LORD will do! :)
thanx for keeping us up on the journey!
I have been reading your blog again ,Nat, and having been checking frequently to see how things turned out for Matt. It was great to read about his experience and I truly believe that God will take your family exactly where He wants you! How wonderful though to see how He has already given so much strength to Matt during the process!=0)
Love to you and all of your family!
Heidi
We're excited to hear the results and see where God has planned for you all to go.
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