April 29, 2012

On to Europe

It's hard to believe that B's four weeks in Africa are over already... and on a sad note I realized that I have not posted anything in the past month.   

In a short summary of his trip he went on a couple of safaris, climbed Mt. Kenya, delivered babies, did lots of interesting surgeries, played soccer almost every day with the locals and went to a few neighborhood parties.  To be honest, this is sadly all that I really know about his trip so far. I have yet to see any pictures or hear many details because our short conversations are always taken up with business items that have to be discussed.  

GIven that work has been a madhouse during the past month and that I've been working until midnight every day, I am happy that I crossed several things off of the to do list including find a house, send all of his medical license applications, book our trip to Italy and France etc.

He is now in Berlin and then going to meet some of his buddies in Amsterdam in a few days before they go to Switzerland and Spain. 

Oh what I would give to be with him right now.  

In the meantime, I got a call while driving back from a wedding today that my dad was rushed to the hospital. It is an interesting experience being a patient and on the other side while in a hospital rather than being here for work.

Here is daddy rocking his Horns. He is doing OK and they are just monitoring him now, but he will be much happier when he gets some food :) Thanks to everyone for the prayers and support and for coming by in the last few hours!


March 31, 2012

He's off to Africa!

B is now off to Africa! He landed safely in Paris and is on the way to Nairobi to do a rotation with a hospital for the next four weeks.  He is with several other of his colleagues so I can rest a little easier that he is safe.  I am so happy that he has this experience to understand more of what international medical ministry can look like.  He did a rotation in Bolivia several years ago which was a fantastic experience and now he gets to see a little of Africa! 

On his agenda is a couple Safari trips, climbing Mt. Kenya then heading over to join some buddies in Europe for an additional three weeks for his own fun and adventures. 

In the meantime, I ran over to Baton Rouge for my first house hunting experience! I was matched with a really fantastic realtor - she has a very similar personality to mine and has given great insight and advice and I feel like I can really trust her.  We toured about 15 houses today and thankfully found three that are great possibilities. Now to make some big decisions with a hubby overseas, shall be interesting.

Have a great weekend!

March 29, 2012

A boys trip

It's funny how so many of our friends are having big changes in their lives and parting ways just about the same time that we are as well.  Some of our best friends are moving to HAWAII in a few weeks and we couldn't be more sad to see them go but excited for their adventure ahead! 

B joined his two best friends to drive up to Cali to ship their car and is enjoying a guys trip in San Diego.  These three musketeers know each other so well and are awesome accountability partners, friends and pretty much brothers. 

Sometimes he just need to hang with the guys.




















March 26, 2012

Four years later

Four years ago, the first year med students began raising money for their match week. And finally it has all paid off with a whole week of activities to celebrate with friends. 

A dinner cruise out on the bay.

 
A formal at the San Luis


The match day ceremony