Where do I even start?? So much has happened I hope I don't miss anything.
Okay, to start out; Dave spent a month in San Antonio checking out the Emergency Medicine Residency Program with the Air Force. Although he was still at Wilford Hall, this hospital is actually being converted into all outpatient offices and the ED will soon not exist there. Everything will be on Brooke's Army Medical Center in San Antonio. It is a Level One Trauma Center and even though it is on an Army base, he would still work there. Dave had a very successful time while in SA connecting with other residents and doctors and they all really liked him and wanted him to come back for his residency. He was pretty pumped and as of now he would rank them first overall. He will be going to Dayton, OH in October/November to check out the other military program. I am sure it will be fine, but I feel San Antonio has more to offer us. But, we will see. Also, December 15 is the big day that Dave and I figure out our future! Make your calendars:)
I was able to make a trip down to see Dave for a few days and we had a blast! We enjoyed a huge Texas sized margarita on the River Walk in downtown SA, saw the Alamo, viewed Lackland AFB, viewed Dave in uniform (very hott ;)) and just enjoyed being together. It was HOT but we were able to enjoy our time outside when needed. We floated the river while I was there and it was AWESOME! The water was warm and it felt great to relax on a tube and drink some beer:) We also ate a TON of mexican food, which I loved but my stomach did not love. We went to Sea World and it was neat to sea the killer whale show and ride the coasters with no line.
Next up, I went on a fabulous trip to Sanibel Island, FL. My family rented a condo and we hit up the beach for a wonderful family adventure! My parents, the Hagiwara's, CB squared, Sarah and I ate yummy food, swam in amazing water, enjoyed the warm weather, got eaten by mosquitoes and kept our eyes out for gators! It was an awesome family trip that I wish Dave could have been on, but he was still in SA.
Since Dave's return, we have been to many more baseball games, of course:) We have been able to see our friend Ty that had been gone traveling for 8 months in South America. He is also a die-hard Rockies fan, so it was nice to have him join in on our fun.
We also went to a concert at Red Rocks. We saw Sublime with Rome. It was a good concert and Rome did great filling some pretty large shoes. The amphitheater was awesome though and it is amazing how the rocks form such a great place for music.
In mid-August, we said out goodbyes to Kailey because she is headed to Korea for a year to teach English. She made the journey safely and is now preparing lesson plans and trying to survive the heat on JeJu Island. Please keep her in your prayers for strength, to keep well, to meet friends, connect with her students, listen to God's path and to enjoy her time.
Bryan is still in Africa and he is really finding himself there. He absolutely loves the children and everything he is doing there. He will be back for a short time in December but plans on taking a full time position in the Spring. Please also keep Bryan in your prayers.
Just last week Dave and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary! We went out for a nice dinner downtown and had a great time reminiscing about our years together. Crazy to think we met over 7 years ago! Wow, time flies! Oh, and I wore a cute black dress!
Well geezzz, I guess we should post more often. I think that is all for now.
