Ascent/Descent

Weird.

I just found out if I do all my work, which granted is a lot, I will graduate from Reformed Theological Seminary in late May with a Masters of Divinity.

It feels like on the long Everest journey, I've left camp four, en route to the famed Hillary Step. The last great hurdle before ascending to the summit.

The long and winding journey has taken the better part of four years. Which isn't a terribly long time considering the standards and other things going on in my life. Even now though, approaching the greatest and perhaps most technical part of the journey, I have thoughts of coming down the mountain.

What will it be like? Will I be prepared for the rapid descent?

I sort of understand the feeling that great mountaineers encounter when they achieve a summit. The elation of the accomplishment only lasts for a moment, and then thoughts turn. What next?

That's what I'm thinking about now. Embarking on the last part of the climb, I'm beginning to think about the descent. What will I do? What can I do?

Anyone know another great mountain?