I am currently a lecturer in the department of Languages and Literatures in English at Church Teachers' College, Mandeville. I am a mother of two children, Handel, who is 8 and Johanna, who is five months. I am married but my husband is presently working on a government programme in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake. I was enrolled in a Masters programme which I have had to put on hold due because my son was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in June 2008 which could have been fatal, and I had to be near him to assist in his recovery. As I think of technology, I think of him too. I am religious and a firm believer in prayer but if it had not been for the ventilator that aided his breathing he might not have lived to recover. Driving in Jamaica can be very challenging despite the fact it is a small country. To continue a Masters would mean driving to Kingston at least twice per week after a very stressful day at the college. Thus I am very grateful to be a part of this programme. I want to be near my children and still advance academically.