Edinburgh say yes - on condition!

I have now received confirmation from Edinburgh that they are offering me a place. That's the good news.

The bad news is it's conditional upon my results from my courses with Aberdeen. That does concentrate the mind a little. Okay, things have been going well, but I definitely can't become complacent that I will do as well this term as last.

I never thought getting into Edinburgh would be easy. At least the courses haven't been for nothing.

Blessed following God's way

Over the last couple of years, serveral things have fallen into place, very conveniently. The details I can't really go into here, but they're all going to make Spot being the sole breadwinner much, much easier.

I say conveniently, but it's all part of God's plan, isn't it? I've struck out in faith to follow my calling and he's looking after me in many great and amazing ways. Not only looking after me, but Spot too. I couldn't do this without his love and support.

It's great. It's amazing. I'm so priviliged to be doing this and so blessed by God. But, and I know this is just me being negitive, there's just a wee nagging doubt the bottom is going to fall out of it all. Yeah, I know, I shouldn't worry and I'm not really. I suppose I'm thinking "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away". All I have comes from God. It's his to do with as he wishes. I know he has/is blessing me. I know this is because I am following him in faith and love. Whatever happens, I know it will all be part of his plan for me. All part of my unique act of love he needs me to bring to the world.

An honour and privilege

On Sunday, Spot and I attended the baptism of the son of friends of ours. I've lost count of the number of times I have been at church when a baptism has been taking place, but this was the first time I had been invited to a baptism.

There was a relaxed atmosphere in the church and almost everything during the service was explained in a non-patronising manner. That made the experience, especially for those without a Church of Scotland background, to still feel part of the worship. The only thing which could have been explained was where to find the words of the Apostles Creed and Lord's prayer, as the church does not have a projector. Not only for those who would not those by heart, but there can be (and was) variation in the words from those the baptism party members were perhaps familiar with.


It was an honour and privilege to be part of such an important occasion in the life of our friends' son. I know he will grow up in a loving and caring household, where Christ's love is ever present.

Application update

It would have been nice to know before I quit work I had a uni place, but I also knew one way or another I would get a place. Today, I was informed St. Andrews have given me an unconditional offer.

Okay, I've said it before and will say it again, Edinburgh is my first choice. That said, it's great to know I definitely will have a place at uni in September. Cool!

30 credits down, 30 to go

The first time I was at uni, I wasn't especially studious. It was a bad habit I had, but I'd do just enough to get by. A couple of times, that strategy nearby back fired on me, but I got there in the end.

Yesterday, I finally managed to get a look at my results for last session's courses. Given my mark for the assessed essays I had submitted for Mark's gospel, I expected to get a B grade - but only just. As for Greek - I didn't think I'd done that well, so I would have been happy with a pass mark. Imagine my surprise to discover I had obtained grade A for both!

So, I now have 30 credits towards entry for Edinburgh. They said back in August they'd been looking for 40 credits at grade B - so I am more than half way there at a higher grade. All positive. I just can't get over how well I seem to be doing. Me thinks someone is keeping an eye on things (thanks,God!).