Between December 2006 (when the picture above was taken) and April 2008 (on Friday, when Lara took the picture below) many things have changed, many remained the same, and that is a blessing.
Perhaps the greatest challenge I faced while writing my PhD thesis was finding time to write. When I started in 2005, Lara and I were new parents and were both teaching full time at Caribbean Wesleyan College. We looked forward to the summer and winter breaks when we would come to Wilmore, KY and focus on two rather than three things at once. I worked at home and although it was challenging we have learned to manage the situation well enough that we are now close to the end of the journey. Along the way, we have received great help as both my mom (Altagrace) and Lara's mom (Maria) came last summer to be with us and help us take care of the children. Maria came to be with us again in December. This has allowed me to spend countless hours in the library and take a major step toward completing the thesis.
As Maria's stay is drawing to a close (she is leaving to go back to Russia next Sunday-April 27) Lara and I thought it wise to start easing back to what life might be like after she is gone. On Friday, I decided to stay home and work on some revisions. Daniella was taking a nap, but then came out of her room, climbed on my lap, and slept for about 45 more minutes. Lara had the presence of mind to capture the moment.
We thought about it and laughed, but also got a glimpse of what lies ahead of us: parenting, work, and study, with parenting being the most important. We enjoy all three aspects of our lives because this is what God has called us to. In addition, whereas, I look forward to completing my thesis, not much will change for some time after that because it will be time for Lara to start writing hers.
5 comments:
Love the photos... those are priceless!
The end is near... yay!
Lara, I can't wait to hear all about your thesis adventure next!
Miss y'all, and hope to see you somewhere, sometime, soon!
It is funny to see you working in our apartment. I'm glad to know we could help serve you in that time (while you could apartment sit for us)! Blessings as you continue on your journey.
It is funny to see you working in our apartment. I'm glad to know we could help serve you in that time (while you could apartment sit for us)! Blessings as you continue on your journey.
Thank you, Jennifer.It was a great blessing for things to work out the way they did that winter. We enjoyed the time we spent at your place, and as you can see, it was also productive. We have got some good memories.
Amie,
We miss you too. I believe as May progresses things will get much clearer regarding what shape the summer is going to take. Either way, we will see each other soon. It will be fun.
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