Sunday, November 7, 2010
Researching Machine
I spent the day at UMHB yesterday at the library. I was a researching machine. It felt great to get so much accomplished. Everything I did probably could have been accomplished from home, but I was really focused and not distracted by laundry, dust, the refrigerator or an afternoon nap on the sofa. I enjoyed reading about professional learning communities and appreciated the librarian introducing me to PQDT Open, a free dissertation link on A-Z resources. You may already know about it, but I didn't, so it was helpful. I was meeting with a colleague this week about a campus issue. She offered to help me with proofing and wordsmithing along the way. She has her doctorate in Special Education and said she would love to help. One of the parents at my school is a math professor at UT. He and his wife offered encouragement any time I need it. He started his doctorate 6 times before he finally finished. They said they would be cheerleaders any time I needed a pep talk. Of course our cohort is a rock of support. I often struggle with being too self sufficient for my own good. I was reminded this week during a prayer time that God allows and even places weaknesses in my life so that I'll know the joy of trusting in Him. I'm blessed to have support all around me. Thank you cohort 4 for who you are for journeying with me.
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I spent a wonderful Saturday over a month ago at UMHB libary as well. I too had a great time. I just needed sometime to myself without distractions. I sometimes feel a little bit guilty taking that time with my very busy family. My husband does fine on his own and the kids will survive. I am so glad that you have found folks to support you through this process. I also feel blessed and encouraged by others that have done what we are doing and have lived through it :) Someday we will be somebodies cheerleader as they walk the road we have walked...I look forward to that day.
ReplyDeleteAll of us who teach in this program have been through this. My prayer is that we are encouraging and challenging at the same time so that the degree you get here at UMHB will be a true value. Let me know how I can support you.
ReplyDeleteThis program and the people involved with it, was the reason I chose this program over others. I want my DR. to mean something...not just a piece of paper or another notch on my journey to enlightenment.
ReplyDeleteGO DONNA GO!!! You CAN DO IT!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!! Call me if you need anything. GO ANNA GO!!! You CAN DO IT!!! WE CAN DO IT!!! I'm not that great of a cheerleader, but am here if you need me.......just a call away.
THank you Dr. Kemp for your continuing support and feedback...it is GREATLY appreciated! You have no idea....=)))