Most people get their degree from a university.
Most people wear a cap and gown.
Most people get a handshake from a professor and a fancy piece of paper to frame and hang on their wall.
This one can take a lifetime to earn, if you are lucky.
This is one of the hardest things I have ever earned in my life. You know, the more I think about it, I am happier to have earned this one than any other one I could try for.
The cost is beyond imagination
The time is 24/7
The test failures are excruciating
The test passing is phenominal rewarding
The time invested is way beyond the usual recommendation
But the prize is invaluable.
"Parental Happiness Degree".
I have been nominated as one of my daughter's heroes in her life.
Janie,
ReplyDeleteIt occurred to me a few moments ago that I hadn't visited your blog for a few weeks.
Imagine how I was pleasantly surprised to see that you'd posted the PhD email we discussed.
Sometimes, Janie, it's hard to think that so many years have gone by that you and I now talk about our grown children and young grandchildren... who knew, huh?
Wonderful post, Janie - now put up the pics you sent out from your snowy neighborhood!