I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the research work you do. I know about the long hours of preparing – recruiting – intervening – finding – data analyzing – writing – publishing. Your dedication to helping people on a mass scale is truly inspiring to someone like me. I’ve seen the benefits of your work. I’ve spoken to the people with better healthcare, a better outlook on life, and a sense of hope for the future. On the flipside, I’ve went to the funerals of people who didn’t have the better option. Furthermore, I’ve seen the people walking around with the hopelessness in their eyes. I know it affects you as it affects me. I know you will do anything to right this wrong.
So thank you for your dedication. I truly appreciate it.
Now go tell the rest of your staff the same thing.
Thanks for helping us to step back and remember why we do this! When you are caught up in the middle of it all – the recruit who backs out at the last minute, the recorder that eats your interview tape, the endless SPSS recodes – it does seem a bit like a means with no end. It is great to be reminded that the hard work does pay off by advancing knowledge about our communities and if we are really lucky, improving the lives of our neighbors.
Thanks for your great comment Alicia! Hope I can help your cause.