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I Did It!

Guest BERNESES

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Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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You guys have all been so supportive this year as I struggled (and tore my hair out) that I wanted to share something personal and important with you. For the last three years I have been in the PhD program in education at UNH. In the first year of the program, my mom passed away very suddenly from a rare form of stomach cancer. The year after that I got married and then three months later became really ill with my gluten-intolerance. But despite evrything, I officially finished the course work for my PhD on Monday (all 82 credits! Yikes!). I can't believe it!

I want to thank all of YOU because without the support of this board (and of course my DH and friends) it may not have happened! Thanks to all of you, Beverly

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bluelotus Contributor
bluelotus
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Congratulations! I am going through something similar to you - I am working on my masters of science (in biology) and had a difficult time in the last year b/c of my celiac. Now, I have one chapter left and a defense, and I'll be done. It definitely shows our strength considering the disadvantages we face from our illness (and being sick so often) that we have made it this far. And, I am so proud of my "sisters" that follow through with advanced degrees! Not enough women out there have masters and Ph.D.'s. So, congrats again!

traveljunkie Rookie
traveljunkie
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Beverly,

Congrats!!! :):) Even though I'm fairly new to this forum, I've learned how supportive and caring everyone is here!! You've been through a lot, and accomplished so much!! You must be proud!!

Charlene

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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Thanks Ladies- thank God for this board! B

Bluelotus- you keep going!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Beverly--Congratulations! :D

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
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B--Congrats Congrats! Be proud--you had a lot of overcome. Hope your holidays are good this year, even as you miss your mom... Your story is encouraging to us...especially when I think about going back to school too!

Lauren M Explorer
Lauren M
Posted

Good for you Beverly! Major Congrats!

On a side note, have you been able to do any horseback riding lately? I'm a wimp about the cold weather, so I've stayed away from the barn recently :P

- Lauren

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Guest Viola
Guest Viola
Posted

Congratulations Beverly! That would be a major accomplishment for a healthy person with no problems. Good for you for getting it done under all that stress!

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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Lauren- I haven't been able to ride lately because it appeared as though it was making me sick. However, I'm willing to try again in the spring- right now we have a ton of snow and it's been in the 20's. No indoor ring either. I won't give up hope! My major goal is to get back to skiing this winter as I had a bad accident last winter (right before we figured out I was gluten in.) and was out for the rest of the season. 2005 was a heck of a year!

Thanks everyone- you ALL rock! B

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
Posted

Congrats, Beverly!!!! Way to go!

That is quite an accomplishment!

Hugs.

Karen

Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
Posted

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

:D

Nancy

nettiebeads Apprentice
nettiebeads
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A Very BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :D:D:D

Guest nini
Guest nini
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That is a very big accomplishment! Congrats! I'm sure your mom would be so proud of you!

kevsmom Contributor
kevsmom
Posted

WAY TO GO! ! ! ! ! ! !

Cindy

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted

YEAH FOR YOU B, I ADMIRE ALL OF YOU THAT ARE CONTINUING WITH YOUR STUDIES. BRAIN FOG DID NOT HINDER YOU......................YOU MADE IT!!!!!!!

Proud of you. :rolleyes:

Lisa B

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

Congrats!

Matilda Enthusiast
Matilda
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Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
Posted

Congratulations! :) I know how it feels to be done of something that you worked so hard at. It's a great feeling!

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
Posted

Thanks you guys- if we all lived near each other I'd invite you all over for a BIG gluten-free feast! So, I'm sending you all a big virtual hug instead :D ! B

Rusla Enthusiast
Rusla
Posted

Congratulations Beverly! That is a big accomplishment and an even bigger one in the face of adversity.

i canary Rookie
i canary
Posted

Beverly,

I wanted to add my congratuations too! I want to get my masters, but so far haven't had enough relieve from the brain fog to do it. I've had to drop out twice now. You give me hope that I too can one day go further with my education.

Thank you.

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