Well, Brian found out today that he did not receive the highly competitive Overseas Research Scholarship that would drastically cut tuition at the University of Sussex. Funny thing is, both of us felt relief! We've been waiting and waiting and waiting to hear about this for SO long and we keep telling people we don't know anything until we hear about this scholarship. So now we've heard, and now we know. Instead of heading to the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, we're going to Highland Theological College in Dingwall, Scotland! (Unless God has something different in mind! You never can tell...)
But that is the plan for now. We are so very thankful that God opened this door in Scotland BEFORE He closed the door in England. HTC is much less expensive, a shorter program, and an evangelical school where Brian will get to work with fellow believers. So those are pretty big pluses, even though Sussex has a stellar supervisor and is much closer to civilization. Or I guess I'd better say: civilisation. This is going to be a trip! We're very excited and we're praying that the Lord will help us work all the many details out: a quick application and acceptance process, visas/passports, lodging in the UK, packing up and moving, loan applications, our new baby... :)
"For I know that the Lord is great; and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps." Psalm 135:5-6
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I am SO happy for you guys! Don't forget that Iain will need a passport of his own when you get ready to come back. Be sure to ask us about how Dad got Grace a passport the day before our flight back to the States in 1996. We wouldn't recommend following our example.
Hmm... maybe we should just get in touch with Mr. Collins here. 2 weeks to a PH.D.? You know that's a high quality education! Of course Mr. Collins' grammar and punctuation leave something to be desired... :)
*squeal*: "Oh, Mr. Collins!!"
Wait. Maybe you won't get that. Have you seen Pride and Prejudice? If not, tsk-tsk.
Yes, we saw it. I will make no further comment.
Save your pennies! I lived in England for a while and it is EXPENSIVE.... be prepared. However, it is a beautiful and special place to live as well - you will find so many wonderful things to enjoy! Best wishes! and Congratulations - oh yes, and you ARE adorable pregnant!!!! :)
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