Hello my dear friends and classmates,
Last week I met with Dr. Bacote in his CACE office in Blanchard. My Tuesday/Thursday's are very easy with only one 8:30 class (Management). I use these days for homework, sleep if needed, and to workout. To be honest I get a little peeved off when Dr. Bacote suggests that we meet on a Tuesday Thursday. Nonetheless we met.
Our conversation started off like normal, a few jokes about sports, the news, how terrible Qdoba is, etc. We have a knack of talking about silly things and then the most vulnerable topic in the same breath. It is a rare happening when I am not extremely uncomfortable during my meetings with Dr. B. Like I have said before, he has a way of asking questions and not letting me off the hook.
He helps me with relational problems and gives me advice and wisdom about my uncertain future.
You call can keep me in your prayers in the next few weeks. Recently I have accepted an internship in the Dominican Republic for 4 weeks. I honestly didn't really need to include this in my post, but I'm pretty excited.
(Un)Fortunately, I am meeting with Dr. Bacote again today after class. Wish me luck!
- Luke Harrison Peters
Luke,
ReplyDeleteYou just had to make a dig in on Qdoba. While I am not happy about about the dig one of my favorite casual dinning locations, I am very happy that Dr. Bacote challenged you not only to meet with him on a day that you have planned to the tee (more likely a box of tees), but also with a balance of light hearted banter that was juxtaposed by questions that cut directly to the core of your emotions.
In the most serious of points, I am very excited that you accepted an internship in the Dominican for four weeks. With the person I know you to be -- hilarious, fun, while caring and passionate for investing in others -- I believe that the Lord is planning to, and will do, big things in both your own life and the lives of others. I will be praying for you.
I encourage not only that you, and Dr. Bacote, give Qdoba a fair chance (burrito bowl with no beans, fajita peepers, chicken, queso, salsa, and cheese), but additionally that you continue to keep it real in all encounters, as that is an opportunity that sadly does not always manifest itself in many relationships, even here at Wheaton; that is to say that you have a great mentorship going, so enjoy and thrive in it.
Luke,
ReplyDeleteAs Grant said "you just had to make a dig on Qdoba." That sounds like an interesting mentor relationship. I understand your predicament in meeting on your favorite day to take naps. Tuesday is also my nap day and I cherish the precious moments where I am able to retreat back to my dorm room and take a nap no matter the amount of homework ahead of me.
Dr. B sounds like he's keeping the meetings fun while also getting straight to the point. You also mentioned he's helping you with relational problems, that's important for sure. Keep up the habit of asking for advice and being open with your mentor.
Yours Truly
Luke,
ReplyDeleteI currently have Dr. Bacote for Christian Thought so I can kind of relate to knowing him. Obviously I don't have the same relationship with him as you do but I do know about his kind of quirky yet direct and stern approach to discussing issues. I have learned a lot during his class (it's also a night class, so after a couple hours the struggle gets real). The relationship you have with him seems very unique to me. I have personally never had that personal/deep of a relationship with a professor so, as a word of advice (I'm sure you know this but, like my dad always tells me, "If you hear something you already know, take it as confirmation"), don't take this relationship for granted. God has blessed you with a truly unique relationship and I would encourage you to continue to invest in it for the time you have left here at Wheaton.
I'm glad that you have a challenging mentor in your life even if you don't really enjoy him probing you with tough questions. I'm excited for your opportunity in the Dominican Republic. I will be praying for you and hope you can continue to grow in the likeness of Christ. Keep trusting the process!
ReplyDeleteLuke,
ReplyDeleteDon't let Grant tell you Qdoba is anything more than what it really is - a lesser Qdoba. I pray Dr. Bacote can continue to remind you of that, my friend. In a season of relational problems, look to Grant and how solid of a relationship you two have...use that as a reminder for your relationships, sir.
As for meeting with Dr. Bacote, I truly offer my sincerest condolences that it interferes with nap time, bro. I could not even imagine the season of grief that gives you. However, PRAISE that you practice such self discipline that you are willing to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays anyway. I pray that I can one day make a decision of that level of intensity. Congrats the the internship, man. I hope you do not move away and leave A Few Good Men forever and ever, bro.
Kevin