Got my Master's degree!

NWArtLady · June 2014

3 years ago when I was diagnosed, I thought my days were short and I was not going to complete the Masters in Library and Information Science degree I was 1 year in to. I discussed this with my onc and let him know that I thought it more important that I spend my remaining days with family and friends. He agreed about the time spent with family & friends, but also that I was going to be around long enough to complete the degree and be able to benefit from it...

It took me twice as long to do the coursework and there were many times that I was in classes with my very bald head (after having had waist-length hair) and bloody nose, etc., but I stuck it out and did it! You are now looking at a newly minted Visual Arts Librarian!!!

So very thankful. And happy to no longer have any homework! ;-)

Moderators · June 2014

A HUGE and heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, NWArtLady!!!!

Go out and celebrate this amazing accomplishment! You should be very, very proud of yourself -- we are too!

--The Mods

Blessings2011 · June 2014

YAYYYY!!!!! Congrats to you, NWArtLady!!!!

I am a retired counselor (the last 20 years in a university) and I am one of the biggest cheerleaders I know for education.

A master's degree can be grueling.... and you did it!

You should be VERY proud of yourself!!!!

Kayrem · June 2014

Way to go NWArtLady! Congratulations! I hope you go out and celebrate this weekend!!

wrenn · June 2014

Congratulations. You should be very proud of yourself.

SpecialK · June 2014

nwartlady - I remember posting with you when we were both newly diagnosed, so proud of you for sticking it out and earning your Masters degree! Excellent!