Dr. Dove

Five years ago Stephen started a PhD program in History at the University of Texas. During his first semester he took a night class twice a week. I remember clearly how nervous I was about him being gone those two nights not only because I missed his company, but it meant I had to bathe and put Sam to bed all by myself.

Tonight Stephen flies to Texas to defend his dissertation tomorrow– completing the last chapter, so to speak, before reaching his goal. I'll have the next three nights "all by myself," but this time in a foreign country and with three children. Wow. I'd say we've come a long way in several regards.

I'm incredibly proud of you, Stephen Dove, for starting the journey of your career and your family all at the same time. You have balanced the two beautifully and excelled in both. You need no luck tomorrow, just the comfort and knowledge that four times the number of people are cheering for and supporting you now as when you started. May you finish strong.

Then...

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