Chapter 2 Approved! Dissertation Tickers Updated!

by Oct 5, 2010Dissertation1 comment

I’ve decided to enhance my dissertation tickers rather than spending time writing my dissertation.

The first ticker now shows how many words have passed all the way through the pipeline and how many I have written (basically three-ish additional chapters in various stages of completion—I also have extensive notes).

Anyone who has prayed for me I thank; I believe the Lord has helped me turn a corner in a sometimes very difficult but almost always enjoyable process. Please do pray that I would finish by mid January.

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  1. Duncan
    Duncan on October 5, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Great news! I look forward to seeing the finished product.