Monthly Archives: May 2011

Tired

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Don Watkins

Lately I have been so tired. I can’t seem to get excited about much either. I’ve been trying too hard. I think that I’m experiencing a let down following the successful completion of  the last semester. I have so much … Continue reading →

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Gates Creek

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Don Watkins

Gates Creek flows next to Riverside Drive in Franklinville, New York. Tonight I was out walking with my wife and we wandered over to the creek to see how it looked after all the recent rains. It was deeper than … Continue reading →

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The Storm

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Don Watkins

It’s storming now and kind of frightening with all the news from the mid-west of tornadoes. I am scared too but welcome the peaceful sound of the rain, wind and lightning too as it is all produced by the creator … Continue reading →

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Without words

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Don Watkins

I’ve been really bushed since school ended.  I didn’t realize how much I needed a rest. I’m just going through the motions.  I am reminded by one of my favorite quotes. “It is better to have a heart without words … Continue reading →

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The Franciscan Journey

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Don Watkins

This morning began early when I woke up unable to sleep anymore at 6:30 am. A shower and then getting dressed for graduation at St. Bonaventure University. The steady rain forced me to put my cap and gown in a … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 29:11

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Don Watkins

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This quote from Jeremiah has been with me lately. It’s one … Continue reading →

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Graduation

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Don Watkins

Tomorrow I graduate from St. Bonaventure University with a Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership. Two years ago there was no thought about such a reality but in the past 22 months something happened. I have been on … Continue reading →

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The Good Journey

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Don Watkins

Saturday will be my last official class at St. Bonaventure University. It has been twenty months since my first class which actually occurred at St. Bonaventure’s Buffalo Campus at Hilbert College in late August of 2009. In that period of … Continue reading →

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