a new chapter unfolds

thanks for all your prayers.  after much, much deliberation, i have finally come (/been led) to a scholarly decision about next year.  and, what's more, i have started to make some goals and plans about things beyond that (which are, of course, very subject to change, but it's a start and a drive at least).  this isn't a particularly spiritual post, but since i asked so many people to pray for me in this area, it seemed only appropriate.