SMR Parts 1 and 2 . . . Approved!!

Okay . . . it is not quite that difficult,

but getting your dissertation topic and

methodology approved is QUITE the

laborious task.  Thanks be to God, my

Scientific Merit Review Parts 1 and 2

were approved today!!  I did the 

celebration dance forever all around

the house . . . okay, both inside and

outside the house in total amazement

that it was approved on the first try.

Now, without a moments hesitation,

it is on to Parts 3 through 5.  We are

getting there.  That is why so many 

complete the coursework and remain

ABD "All But Dissertation".  It takes a

HUGE amount of sticktoitniveness to

get the dang thing approved.  Writing

the thing is nothing compared to all of

the prep work that "they" put you through.

In other news, we are moving swiftly along

in the relocation project.  I can now see

the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.

We have are packed and cleaned and are
ready to rumble.  I have spent my last
official weekend "up north" and am eager to
venture back into the desert.  Mike and
Luke's bachelor days are coming to
 an end . . .  I pray that they are excited
about that!!!  Southwest airlines had better
prepare themselves for a few items that
 I must take with me this weekend
as I begin to set up our new home.  

Mike continues to do well!!  We are excited

that he has had this project to work on.

We praise God for His continued grace

and mercy.