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December 15, 2007
Passed!
That's Dr. Moon to you, thank you very much. It's all done and dusted, as the Brits say. Only a few typos to fix and it's ready to be printed, bound, and given to that depository of wisdom called "the special collections room" in the library, there to sit quietly gathering dust until the next unsuspecting passerby with an interest in Jeremiah 31. Poor soul.
The viva (oral defence) went well. As soon as I walked in they told me I had passed so that all the questions they had for me would be understood in that context. After an hour's conversation they asked if we could go out for coffee and discuss things further outside of the context of a viva, and we had an amicable "cuppa" with advice for future publishing, talk about future plans, and the two readers were able to get to know each other a bit better. I was just trying to play it cool the whole time and not betray how relieved and happy I was.
So now the celebrations begin... except "celebrating" means having about 2 days to get the whole house ready for being shipped back to the States. But to be honest, that's not going to put a dent in my smile, even the morning after.
| By j and b | 09:26 AM
Comments
WOW!!! Your lives are changing so much in the next 24 hours!! I'm sure your families are thrilled to have you headed back this way. Congratulations, Josh!! I never had any doubt that I would one day be able to call you Dr. Moon, although I must admit that it's a little humbling that you did it so quickly. :)
Posted by: Janna Mawhinney at December 21, 2007 03:01 AM
Congratulations Josh. That is a lot of work finally completed. I know I am not a lonely passerby, but I would love to look over your work sometime. How do I get a copy to read?
In Christ,
Benji Swinburnson
Posted by: Benji Swinburnson at December 17, 2007 05:02 PM
Congrats!!! That is fabulous news! And what a fantastic Christmas present!?! Can't wait to see you guys!
Amy & Ryan
Posted by: Amy H. at December 16, 2007 02:16 AM
Congratulations, Dr. Moon! That's great news!
Posted by: at December 15, 2007 11:57 PM
I think, being cousins and all, I'll still go for just plain, "Josh." Hope you don't mind. :)
Posted by: Moriah at December 15, 2007 10:23 PM
Wonderful wonderful news! Congrats, Dr. Moon!!
Posted by: RT at December 15, 2007 06:54 PM
BRAVISSIMO! ECCEZIONALE! COMPLIMENTI! FAVOLOSO!
Most of the English expressions were already used so we resorted to some widely understood Italian instead. That's a language for congrats, I tell you : ) Lots of options!
We'll drink a goblet in your honor, Dr. Moon!
You can come and claim yours whenever you feel like it, but on this side of the pond : )
Posted by: Joel & Jessica at December 15, 2007 05:37 PM
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Joanna at December 15, 2007 04:50 PM
YAY! YAY! YAY!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jeannette at December 15, 2007 03:22 PM
hurrah! hurrah! i feel your joy!!! congratulations!!
Posted by: charity at December 15, 2007 01:57 PM