Our Walk toward Wisdom

I have begun the Dissertation phase of my doctoral journey. I promised myself that I would approach each day with joy that I had reached this part…joy for the possibilities…joy for the work…joy for the opportunity. I swore I would not be like so many countless others who arrive at this point only to flake out.

And what have I done?

Flaked out.

I opened my dissertation yesterday – and the first thing I saw was the announcement – You last edited this document September 2nd. Three weeks passed without a word.

I swore that would not happen.

I prayed so much to be able to go back to school…to have the strength to finish my coursework…to earn that Dr. in front of my name.

Now I just pray to stay in the program.

Please, Lord – don’t let me come this far just to let me give up on the dream.

A dream deferred and all…