Another Grad School Update

Lots has happened since my last blog post, so it’s time for another update. At this point, we have heard back from eight schools, five of which have offered us admission.
1) The five acceptances are: Fordham, Villanova, Catholic University of America, St. Louis, and Calvin Theological Seminary. The first three of those are philosophy programs, [...]

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Sweet Victory, Thank You Lord

Faithful readers of our blog may remember this post from about a year ago. The statement at the end where I emphasize that we are not giving up is proved true by the post below announcing that the long process of reapplication is finished. And now I am pleased to be able to write that [...]

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The new inner-city life of Rachel Vendsel

My new routine involves waking up between five o’clock and five thirty in the morning; Mike and I take turns convincing each other that we really do want to get up and work out.  Gym, treadmill, home, shower, and Mike packs me a lunch while I’m getting ready.  (“Honey, can I have turkey on rye [...]

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Authored by…

Mike’s review of Michael Horton’s new book on Covenant Theology appears in the July/August issue of Modern Reformation. I must admit that it is thrilling to see his name in print! I expect this to be the first of many future publications for my someday-Dr. Vendsel.

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Internship Update: Disappointed, but Hopeful

I have a little news to share regarding the counseling internship for which I applied this semester: I was not selected. I received notice of this sad news about a week ago, and to tell the truth, I was heartbroken. I had been so looking forward to an opportunity to deepen my relationship with CCEF [...]

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Graduation

We did it! Or, more accurately, God working in us did it!
Soli Deo Gloria.
It was a wonderful day - Here are some pictures to share.

with Mike and Mom
with Abigail

happy!

Masters Vendsel

with Dr. Elliott Greene, our beloved Greek and Hebrew prof and the man who married us three years ago yesterday!

with our good buddy, Will

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endings & beginnings

It’s been a lovely weekend. Classes ended on Friday, and the student body gathered for a picnic on the lawn Friday evening where it was nice to relax a bit and chat with fellow students and faculty. There were tons of kids out running around in the grass, some live music and delicious burgers. Afterward, [...]

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Nearing the Finish Line

I woke up this morning dreaming about selecting a Westminster class ring. Westminster doesn’t have class rings to my knowledge! - but I think I have graduation on the brain. One set of Monday night classes down, 2 to go; three more weeks of Thursday night classes, then finals. Almost there!
Since the next three weeks [...]

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of bridesmaids and bulldogs

It is lovely to be back home in Philadelphia after a trip to Texas for the wedding of Karen and Dave, Mike’s sister and her new husband. It was a wonderful ceremony, and we are really happy for the newleyweds as they begin a new life together. I did not do a good job of [...]

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Hey - don’t I know him?

There is a very nice profile of Mike on the Westminster web page under “Meet a Current Student.” Thanks to Mindy for the excellent write up!

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