A Tapestry

A weaver sets out to create a beautiful tapestry. She selects: A strong loom, the right frame to support her unique piece of art. Materials of strength and resilience; strong enough to work on her loom. A shuttle, a tool, will combine the individual strands of weaving materials so that they disappear when combined together to create a unique story. Wondrous colors, woven together in picturesque harmony. The weaver approaches her work with patience and respect, weaving with awe, knowing the final product will be elaborate and intricate, a tapestry of unique purpose and beauty. To our newly minted Doctors, You are that weaver.

Your journey was woven with purpose, skill, and artistry. Your loom was comprised of the right conceptual and theoretical frames. Your materials were your data sets, carefully sourced and reviewed. Your shuttle was your writing, weaving your data into findings that reveal unique and intricate results Your dissertation is a beautiful tapestry, made with care, that many will enjoy, learn from, and celebrate for years to come.