Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Just one step

My eldest son Mark has been married for 11 years, is the father of adorable twin girls, is a published author ("Snowmen" - which he wrote during the 3-day novel writing contest) has two masters degrees and is working towards his PhD. Yesterday, he successfully defended three papers he wrote over nine days earlier this month. These are the words he wrote in an email to me right after.
"They [the panel] had lots of great things to say about my paper[s], and said I comported myself really well."

Mark is in the middle - flanked by his younger sister Maili on the left and younger brother Eric on the right.

Last Christmas was so mild that these three went for a run.

Yesterday was just one step towards being called Dr. Sedore. There is much more to do and a few more years to get there but yesterday's stressful exam was a success.

Congratulations and much love from the whole family.
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10 comments:

  1. Magpie's MumblingsAugust 31, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    Congratulations to Mark - that's a huge accomplishment for sure. What sort of doctorate is he working towards? I'm wondering if it's literature perhaps?

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  2. BarbaraAugust 31, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    A wonderful feeling filled with pride. Congrats!

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  3. marja-leenaAugust 31, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    Congratulations to Mark and proud parents and siblings!

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  4. Nancy JAugust 31, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    Congrats, Mark, and to all your family, with years of study, sacrifices by you and others, encouragement, and we can all share in your achievements.

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  5. Linda HAugust 31, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    Wow, that's awesome. Congrats to Mark, and to you and your proud family as well.

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  6. Mary Ann TateAugust 31, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Congratulations Mark...well done!!!

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  7. Lynda (Granny K)September 1, 2016 at 3:29 AM

    Congratulations to Mark, what a great achievement.

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  8. KatieSeptember 1, 2016 at 7:59 AM

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  9. KatieSeptember 1, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    Definitely a proud moment in your life and I see more to come.

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  10. Allie-oops DesignsSeptember 3, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    Congratulations, Mark!!!!! That is awesome!

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