Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Good bye DPT, Hello RT
After much thought and searching for what I want to do with my life... I think I have found what I am looking for. Yes, Dave and I want a family at some point but I have felt a need for something for myself. I have worked at Denver Physical Therapy for 3 and a half years which have been good a.nd I have enjoyed my coworkers, but there is no fulfillment in being an Administrative Assistant. Yes, I was good at my job, but I have been getting very bored and I have known I need something more challenging. I am thankful for this position because it has allowed Dave and I time to travel, go to Rockies games, and given me many great working relationships. But the time has come for me to move on. After much thought, Dave and I have decided that we are going to try to stay in Denver for one more year and that I am going to start Respiratory Therapy school in March. The military has made Dave do an Intern Year starting in June/July after he graduates, so we are going to take advantage of being around one more year. The RT program I have registered for will be completed in August of 2012, just in time for me to follow Dave to who knows where for his Residency. I will be going to Concorde Career College in Denver studying to get an Associate's Degree. It is an accredited and accelerated program that finishes in 17 months time with over 1,000 clinical hours. I am pretty pumped to start but it will be a big change. A question in most people's mind is probably what is an RT? An RT evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders ranging from babies to adults. 80% of RT's work in the hospital and the other 20% work in home health, sleep apnea clinics or other private settings. I think this job will allow me to be challenged mentally as well as enable me to find a job where ever we may be. The field is also expected to grow 20% (higher than average) in the next 8 years which is great news for me. Good bye DPT, hello RT:)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Rockies Fan Fest 2011
Seriously, one of the BEST days ever! We went to the Rockies Fan Fest 2011 and it was awesome. We went into the stadium and we were able to see the Rockies locker room (and saw Tulo finishing geting ready), hitting and pitting area, visitors locker room, their weight room, and got a ton of autographs! We are not normally into autographs, but it was fun to fill the Coors Field sign. It was a great day, but I was on my crutches so I am worn out! My arm pits hurt and overall, we enjoyed ourselves.
Walking around all day with my stupid crutches....
Our awesome sign with 32 autographs...
Dave and TROY TULOWITZKI!!!!
Dave and Seth Smith
Huston Street!
Me and Ian Stewart:)
The Original Dinger Costume
Dave and the Great Giambino!!!!
Tulo's Locker
Walking around all day with my stupid crutches....
Our awesome sign with 32 autographs...
Dave and TROY TULOWITZKI!!!!
Dave and Seth Smith
Huston Street!
Me and Ian Stewart:)
The Original Dinger Costume
Dave and the Great Giambino!!!!
Tulo's Locker
Kauai-Time!
Spending one week in Kauai (the Garden Isle) was AWESOME! Warning: this blog post is VERY long and detailed. Just check out the pictures and read the highlights (at the bottom of post) for the cliff notes style, otherwise be prepared for all the details:) Most of the information is for Dave and I (or just me)to remember our amazing times and vacations!
Day One: Christmas day! We landed in Kauai in the evening and grabbed some grub at 7-Eleven, but don't judge our selection. The last time we were in Hawaii we were with Dave's childhood friend that was living in Hawaii at the time. He is the one that showed us the highlights 7-11 had to offer. In Hawaii, the locals love to grab manapuas and masubis from 7-11 (they even cater events there). A manapua is a dough ball that is steamed and filled with meat. Our favorites were the chicken teriyaki and the chicken curry. A masubi is a a rice pad with sauteed spam on top with a seaweed wrap. Both are delicious and a Hawaiian specialty. We drove to our hotel next. By hotel I mean our time share room that had a full kitchen and two bedrooms. It was pretty nice but the only down side was that Dave and I's room had two twin beds! Ha! But seriously, the entire week, we slept in different beds. Kinda funny:)
Day Two: We got up very early because of the time change and decided to try to see the sun rise... but it was too cloudy and we ended up just wandering around the lava rock outside our hotel. It felt great to be so close to ocean and in Hawaii. We had to pick Brett and Caitlin up at the airport in the early afternoon, so we toured our hotel and surrounding area. The weather was strange because one minute it was sunny and the next it was pouring. We heard the next few days would be like this, so we just went about our day and took cover when the sky opened. After picking B and C up from the airport, we hit up the grocery store for food and beverages for the week. That night we enjoyed a lazy evening of pool, hot tub, pizza and boardgames. Ever played "Forbidden Island"?? Yes, it was nerdy but it was actually VERY fun! Don't judge, just try it!
Day Three: Again, Dave and I were up early so we went for a walk, cooked breakfast then went to our 1st ever time share presentation. Of course we said NO, but we all got $25 gift cards to local restaurants, so we went to lunch after it. We went to Keoki's Paradise Restaurant and had some yummy tropical drinks and I got a fish sandwich (my first experience with opah). For dinner we went to a restaurant that is on an old plantation. They grow most all of the food and it changes with what is in season. The name was 22 North, but it was not that great. B and C were very disappointed because it used to be one of the best places on the island, but recently changed owners. It had great ambiance and great company, so I overlooked the average food.
Day Four: Up early again so Dave and I headed to Poipu Beach for snorkeling. Since we were early, we beat a lot of people to the water because by the time we were done, lots more people were getting in. The snorkeling at this beach was good, but we wanted to hunt down more hot spots for snorkeling. We headed back to the hotel and had some sandwiches with B and C, then went sight seeing in the shopping area of Poipu. Mostly tourist shops, but still neat to walk around. For dinner, we went to a fish market and picked up Opah to grill! We had fish, rice and salad for dinner and it was one of my top meals ever! The fish was almost sweet and did not need any seasoning. We put a little salt and pepper, that's it!
Day Five: Got up a little later this morning and decided to go to breakfast. We went to Joe's on the Green (a restaurant on a golf course) and got a fresh papaya and banana macadamia pancakes. Yummy but nothing special. After this we went snorkeling again, but to a new spot called PK beach. The currents were stronger today and the water was a bit more difficult to maneuver in. We saw lots of fish and many of them were different ones that the other beach which was surprising since it was less than a mile away. B and C did not love snorkeling so we headed home soon after. That afternoon, Dave and I went to Kipu Falls. A classmate of Dave's told us about this awesome waterfall (looked like a mini-Niagara falls) with a a rope swing. This was totally up our alley so we headed to the falls. There was about a 15 minute walk through tall grass and bamboo, then there was the falls, the river and the rope swing across the way. We took off our sandals and left our stuff in order to safely cross the river. It was a difficult venture because we were barefoot and walking of lava rock, which is very rough. We made it to the rope swing and jumped... screaming all the way (or doing the George of the jungle call like Dave). Once you were in the lagoon, you had to swim to the side where the was a ladder bolted to the rock. It was a bit nerve-racking climbing up a slippery, wet ladder but we made it just fine. The next round we jumped off the rope swing together, Jane and Tarzan style;) We clamoured back across the river and sat to admire the surroundings. This was such a gem to find. We were so happy someone told us about this. We headed back to our car next and decided to run into Lihue. We walked around the tourist shops (including a great toy shop) and then I got some Hawaiian shaved ice with a scoop of ice cream at the bottom! It was soooooo goooooood. The shaved ice was great by itself, but then it melts into the ice cream at the bottom and you have this delicious surprise waiting for you. This was also one of my highlights of our trip:) We got back to the hotel just in time for B and C to head out to their dinner date, while Dave and I decided to grill again. Yes, we had Opah and it rocked again!
Day Six: We got up in the morning and decided to go back to PK beach to snorkel. This time, it was much calmer water and we were able to see lots of fish and dive under the water and enjoy the beautiful sea. Next, we drove up the road about a mile and saw Spouting Horn. This was a spot in the lava rocks where the waves crash in and it forces water to shoot out of a hole. Sort of like Old Faithful, but not as big and it occured each time a wave hit. This area was very touristy but we enjoyed it anyway. For lunch, the four of us went to Puka Dog, Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs. This place takes a hoagie size Hawaiian sweet roll, stuffs a hot dog into it then puts any kind of tropical relish with it. The choices were Papaya, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Banana, Guava or Starfruit relish. It was very yummy, a bit too sweet, but a great experience. The afternoon consisted of laying by the pool, sitting by the ocean and/or reading. Very relaxing, while Brett watched the University of Tennessee football team play in a bowl game. Before dinner, we decided to go on a tour at the Kauai Rum Company. This place was located at the plantation we ate at earlier in the week. Not gonna lie though, the rum was awful, but we still had fun. Next up, dinner at Roy's! BEST DINNER EVER. B and C had talked this place up and how it was their absolute favorite restaurant, so Dave and I were very excited! Dave had amazing short ribs with a spicy BBQ sauce as an appetizer and we both ate some great fish as the main meal. We had great food, great friends and a great conversation while at dinner. Such a memorable evening!
Day Seven: Friday was our last chance to drive up to the North side of the island, so we decided to do it. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to get there since part of the road towards the end is one lane, share the road type of driving. We stopped at Anini Beach to snorkel before we made it to the end of the road. The beach was beautiful and had a long beach and the water was very calm. There was a reef that was about 50 yards from shore that broke all the waves, which left a very still, clear, and fish filled water for us to snorkel! Dave and I were walking out into the water and looked down in waist deep water to find a turtle just hanging out munching some seaweed. I could not believe we were that close to a turtle! We spent the next 30-45 minutes snorkeling around the reef and spotting 5 more turtles. We were able to go under and swim right next to them. No touching though, it is against the law. This experience seemed almost mystical since sea turtles are such a peaceful creature. Alright, next up was the hike on the Na Pali coast. We got back into the car to finish our drive and I felt like we were about to see a teradactyle or some other dinosaur jump out from the greenery around us. No kidding, Jurassic Park was filmed here...it was beautiful, very green, lush and uninhabited (perfect spot for a movie). The Kalalau Trail took us along the coast up and down and around to the Hanakapi`ai Beach. You are not supposed to swim at this beach because of the rough currents so we just looked at it from afar. We decided to keep hiking to the waterfall. This hike was gorgeous. We tip-toed over rocks and mud and jumped over rivers and bushes. It felt cold when we made it to the waterfall because the sun did not make it that deep into the greenery and the water was very chilly. We saw the waterfall and turned around pretty quickly because we were all tired already, thirsty and hungry (we did not properly prepare for this venture). It was 4 miles to the waterfall and another 4 miles back to our car. The hike back seemed like it was uphill too. Not fair, uphill both ways? As tired and hungry as I was after and during the hike, I loved it. The sights were unbelievable and it felt good to work out (minus my sore foot). That sums up New Year's Eve day, now on for the evening. We grilled dinner again and enjoyed a few games. We hit the hot tub but got kicked out for it being past 11pm. Right before midnight, we popped open a bottle of pineapple champagne and hit the beach with our sparklers. Happy 2011! I went right to bed after this. Tired from the day and up way past me bed time:)
Day Eight: New Year's Day we said our good byes to B and C and started out last day of sightseeing. We flew out in the evening, so we decided to drive around and see everything we didn't have a chance to see. We started with the Grand Canyon of the Pacific: Waimea Canyon. Breath-taking views. Unbelievable that we were on the same island as the day before. For lunch, we got some yummy fish tacos from a local place. Then headed to Kauai Coffee Company. This place has free tours and tastings, so of course we detoured to take in the coffee. Next up, we wanted to see two different waterfalls: Wailua Falls and Opeaka Falls. Both beautiful and great to see. We walked around a few shops then bought some beer to sit by the ocean and take in out last few moments in Hawaii. This was a relaxing ending to a packed day and a great way to end out time here. For dinner we grabbed some Hawaiian BBQ and Dave got one last curry manapua. Good bye Kauai, it has been good.
Post Rope Swing
After the Rope Swing
Tunnel of Trees
After Dinner at Roy's
Dave Human Flagging
Napali Coast Hike
Highlights of trip:
-snorkeling with TURTLES!!!!!
-Hiking the NaPali Coast (breath-taking!)
-Dinner at Roy's
-Jumping off a 20 foot rope swing into a lagoon and over a waterfall!!
-Opah = most delicious fish!
*Time with each other... priceless
Day One: Christmas day! We landed in Kauai in the evening and grabbed some grub at 7-Eleven, but don't judge our selection. The last time we were in Hawaii we were with Dave's childhood friend that was living in Hawaii at the time. He is the one that showed us the highlights 7-11 had to offer. In Hawaii, the locals love to grab manapuas and masubis from 7-11 (they even cater events there). A manapua is a dough ball that is steamed and filled with meat. Our favorites were the chicken teriyaki and the chicken curry. A masubi is a a rice pad with sauteed spam on top with a seaweed wrap. Both are delicious and a Hawaiian specialty. We drove to our hotel next. By hotel I mean our time share room that had a full kitchen and two bedrooms. It was pretty nice but the only down side was that Dave and I's room had two twin beds! Ha! But seriously, the entire week, we slept in different beds. Kinda funny:)
Day Two: We got up very early because of the time change and decided to try to see the sun rise... but it was too cloudy and we ended up just wandering around the lava rock outside our hotel. It felt great to be so close to ocean and in Hawaii. We had to pick Brett and Caitlin up at the airport in the early afternoon, so we toured our hotel and surrounding area. The weather was strange because one minute it was sunny and the next it was pouring. We heard the next few days would be like this, so we just went about our day and took cover when the sky opened. After picking B and C up from the airport, we hit up the grocery store for food and beverages for the week. That night we enjoyed a lazy evening of pool, hot tub, pizza and boardgames. Ever played "Forbidden Island"?? Yes, it was nerdy but it was actually VERY fun! Don't judge, just try it!
Day Three: Again, Dave and I were up early so we went for a walk, cooked breakfast then went to our 1st ever time share presentation. Of course we said NO, but we all got $25 gift cards to local restaurants, so we went to lunch after it. We went to Keoki's Paradise Restaurant and had some yummy tropical drinks and I got a fish sandwich (my first experience with opah). For dinner we went to a restaurant that is on an old plantation. They grow most all of the food and it changes with what is in season. The name was 22 North, but it was not that great. B and C were very disappointed because it used to be one of the best places on the island, but recently changed owners. It had great ambiance and great company, so I overlooked the average food.
Day Four: Up early again so Dave and I headed to Poipu Beach for snorkeling. Since we were early, we beat a lot of people to the water because by the time we were done, lots more people were getting in. The snorkeling at this beach was good, but we wanted to hunt down more hot spots for snorkeling. We headed back to the hotel and had some sandwiches with B and C, then went sight seeing in the shopping area of Poipu. Mostly tourist shops, but still neat to walk around. For dinner, we went to a fish market and picked up Opah to grill! We had fish, rice and salad for dinner and it was one of my top meals ever! The fish was almost sweet and did not need any seasoning. We put a little salt and pepper, that's it!
Day Five: Got up a little later this morning and decided to go to breakfast. We went to Joe's on the Green (a restaurant on a golf course) and got a fresh papaya and banana macadamia pancakes. Yummy but nothing special. After this we went snorkeling again, but to a new spot called PK beach. The currents were stronger today and the water was a bit more difficult to maneuver in. We saw lots of fish and many of them were different ones that the other beach which was surprising since it was less than a mile away. B and C did not love snorkeling so we headed home soon after. That afternoon, Dave and I went to Kipu Falls. A classmate of Dave's told us about this awesome waterfall (looked like a mini-Niagara falls) with a a rope swing. This was totally up our alley so we headed to the falls. There was about a 15 minute walk through tall grass and bamboo, then there was the falls, the river and the rope swing across the way. We took off our sandals and left our stuff in order to safely cross the river. It was a difficult venture because we were barefoot and walking of lava rock, which is very rough. We made it to the rope swing and jumped... screaming all the way (or doing the George of the jungle call like Dave). Once you were in the lagoon, you had to swim to the side where the was a ladder bolted to the rock. It was a bit nerve-racking climbing up a slippery, wet ladder but we made it just fine. The next round we jumped off the rope swing together, Jane and Tarzan style;) We clamoured back across the river and sat to admire the surroundings. This was such a gem to find. We were so happy someone told us about this. We headed back to our car next and decided to run into Lihue. We walked around the tourist shops (including a great toy shop) and then I got some Hawaiian shaved ice with a scoop of ice cream at the bottom! It was soooooo goooooood. The shaved ice was great by itself, but then it melts into the ice cream at the bottom and you have this delicious surprise waiting for you. This was also one of my highlights of our trip:) We got back to the hotel just in time for B and C to head out to their dinner date, while Dave and I decided to grill again. Yes, we had Opah and it rocked again!
Day Six: We got up in the morning and decided to go back to PK beach to snorkel. This time, it was much calmer water and we were able to see lots of fish and dive under the water and enjoy the beautiful sea. Next, we drove up the road about a mile and saw Spouting Horn. This was a spot in the lava rocks where the waves crash in and it forces water to shoot out of a hole. Sort of like Old Faithful, but not as big and it occured each time a wave hit. This area was very touristy but we enjoyed it anyway. For lunch, the four of us went to Puka Dog, Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs. This place takes a hoagie size Hawaiian sweet roll, stuffs a hot dog into it then puts any kind of tropical relish with it. The choices were Papaya, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Banana, Guava or Starfruit relish. It was very yummy, a bit too sweet, but a great experience. The afternoon consisted of laying by the pool, sitting by the ocean and/or reading. Very relaxing, while Brett watched the University of Tennessee football team play in a bowl game. Before dinner, we decided to go on a tour at the Kauai Rum Company. This place was located at the plantation we ate at earlier in the week. Not gonna lie though, the rum was awful, but we still had fun. Next up, dinner at Roy's! BEST DINNER EVER. B and C had talked this place up and how it was their absolute favorite restaurant, so Dave and I were very excited! Dave had amazing short ribs with a spicy BBQ sauce as an appetizer and we both ate some great fish as the main meal. We had great food, great friends and a great conversation while at dinner. Such a memorable evening!
Day Seven: Friday was our last chance to drive up to the North side of the island, so we decided to do it. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to get there since part of the road towards the end is one lane, share the road type of driving. We stopped at Anini Beach to snorkel before we made it to the end of the road. The beach was beautiful and had a long beach and the water was very calm. There was a reef that was about 50 yards from shore that broke all the waves, which left a very still, clear, and fish filled water for us to snorkel! Dave and I were walking out into the water and looked down in waist deep water to find a turtle just hanging out munching some seaweed. I could not believe we were that close to a turtle! We spent the next 30-45 minutes snorkeling around the reef and spotting 5 more turtles. We were able to go under and swim right next to them. No touching though, it is against the law. This experience seemed almost mystical since sea turtles are such a peaceful creature. Alright, next up was the hike on the Na Pali coast. We got back into the car to finish our drive and I felt like we were about to see a teradactyle or some other dinosaur jump out from the greenery around us. No kidding, Jurassic Park was filmed here...it was beautiful, very green, lush and uninhabited (perfect spot for a movie). The Kalalau Trail took us along the coast up and down and around to the Hanakapi`ai Beach. You are not supposed to swim at this beach because of the rough currents so we just looked at it from afar. We decided to keep hiking to the waterfall. This hike was gorgeous. We tip-toed over rocks and mud and jumped over rivers and bushes. It felt cold when we made it to the waterfall because the sun did not make it that deep into the greenery and the water was very chilly. We saw the waterfall and turned around pretty quickly because we were all tired already, thirsty and hungry (we did not properly prepare for this venture). It was 4 miles to the waterfall and another 4 miles back to our car. The hike back seemed like it was uphill too. Not fair, uphill both ways? As tired and hungry as I was after and during the hike, I loved it. The sights were unbelievable and it felt good to work out (minus my sore foot). That sums up New Year's Eve day, now on for the evening. We grilled dinner again and enjoyed a few games. We hit the hot tub but got kicked out for it being past 11pm. Right before midnight, we popped open a bottle of pineapple champagne and hit the beach with our sparklers. Happy 2011! I went right to bed after this. Tired from the day and up way past me bed time:)
Day Eight: New Year's Day we said our good byes to B and C and started out last day of sightseeing. We flew out in the evening, so we decided to drive around and see everything we didn't have a chance to see. We started with the Grand Canyon of the Pacific: Waimea Canyon. Breath-taking views. Unbelievable that we were on the same island as the day before. For lunch, we got some yummy fish tacos from a local place. Then headed to Kauai Coffee Company. This place has free tours and tastings, so of course we detoured to take in the coffee. Next up, we wanted to see two different waterfalls: Wailua Falls and Opeaka Falls. Both beautiful and great to see. We walked around a few shops then bought some beer to sit by the ocean and take in out last few moments in Hawaii. This was a relaxing ending to a packed day and a great way to end out time here. For dinner we grabbed some Hawaiian BBQ and Dave got one last curry manapua. Good bye Kauai, it has been good.
Post Rope Swing
After the Rope Swing
Tunnel of Trees
After Dinner at Roy's
Dave Human Flagging
Napali Coast Hike
Highlights of trip:
-snorkeling with TURTLES!!!!!
-Hiking the NaPali Coast (breath-taking!)
-Dinner at Roy's
-Jumping off a 20 foot rope swing into a lagoon and over a waterfall!!
-Opah = most delicious fish!
*Time with each other... priceless
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Mele Kalikimaka
We leave for Kauai on Christmas morning! Wahoo. That is less than 4 days away! Here is our theme song this Holiday season!
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say "Merry Christmas to you."
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say "Merry Christmas to you."
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say "Merry Christmas to you."
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say "Merry Christmas to you."
Thursday, December 16, 2010
acceptance
-we are accepting what has happened
-we are mad/frustrated at the air force for blind siding us with this since we never new this was even a possibility: dave got a deferred (civilian) PGY1 spot which equals worst case scenario and he will need to apply to these programs, he will have to withdraw his name from the civilian residency match and basically enter a different 'match'...crappy, just crappy. More work but we have come to terms with it...God works in mysterious ways and there must be a reason for this sudden shock to our systems.
-dave will be applying to PGY1 programs across the country that are still accepting applications (similar to him applying to residency programs)
-in January time frame, dave will be busy interviewing for the PGY1 spots
-we will find out march 15th where dave 'matches' for his PGY1 (works like the residency match, but now he is applying to PGY1 programs).
-after the PGY1 year, dave will decide between applying to residency programs again or doing flight medicine with the AF...not too sure about any of that, but this PGY1 will only prepare dave to be a better doctor in the end.
-i know it seems confusing but i hope this helps to explain what has happened.
-we were hoping for answer yesterday, but i feel like we got more questions.
-Truth: God is in control and He will put us where we need to be.
-we are mad/frustrated at the air force for blind siding us with this since we never new this was even a possibility: dave got a deferred (civilian) PGY1 spot which equals worst case scenario and he will need to apply to these programs, he will have to withdraw his name from the civilian residency match and basically enter a different 'match'...crappy, just crappy. More work but we have come to terms with it...God works in mysterious ways and there must be a reason for this sudden shock to our systems.
-dave will be applying to PGY1 programs across the country that are still accepting applications (similar to him applying to residency programs)
-in January time frame, dave will be busy interviewing for the PGY1 spots
-we will find out march 15th where dave 'matches' for his PGY1 (works like the residency match, but now he is applying to PGY1 programs).
-after the PGY1 year, dave will decide between applying to residency programs again or doing flight medicine with the AF...not too sure about any of that, but this PGY1 will only prepare dave to be a better doctor in the end.
-i know it seems confusing but i hope this helps to explain what has happened.
-we were hoping for answer yesterday, but i feel like we got more questions.
-Truth: God is in control and He will put us where we need to be.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
feelings...
we are on a roller coaster, but not the good kind like at an amusement park; an emotional roller coaster... how did this happen, why did this happen, what are going to do, where are we going, how are we going to make it, why is this is this so hard... the questions are endless.
dave will now need to spend his time, money, and effort to apply to any and all programs that are still accepting applications for the PGY1 year...most places are done taking applicants, but some still have openings. again, this will be an exhausting process in which dave will end up doing internal medicine (hospitalized adults) or surgery; either way is will not be a very fun year for him.
i am struggling to determine how i feel: upset, afraid, sad, angry, lost, confused, let-down, scared, sick to my stomach...
this emotional roller coaster sucks and dave and i just want off. when will we know? how will we know? where do we go? where do we apply? why did this happen to us? did we chose the wrong path? what more could we have done? what happens now? what do we do? what is the next step? who will help us? so many questions and absolutely no answers from the military or the school. we are on our own to figure out our future.
The only truth i can put my finger on is that we have each other and God does have a path for us. we may not see it (at all) but this must be in His plans.
dave will now need to spend his time, money, and effort to apply to any and all programs that are still accepting applications for the PGY1 year...most places are done taking applicants, but some still have openings. again, this will be an exhausting process in which dave will end up doing internal medicine (hospitalized adults) or surgery; either way is will not be a very fun year for him.
i am struggling to determine how i feel: upset, afraid, sad, angry, lost, confused, let-down, scared, sick to my stomach...
this emotional roller coaster sucks and dave and i just want off. when will we know? how will we know? where do we go? where do we apply? why did this happen to us? did we chose the wrong path? what more could we have done? what happens now? what do we do? what is the next step? who will help us? so many questions and absolutely no answers from the military or the school. we are on our own to figure out our future.
The only truth i can put my finger on is that we have each other and God does have a path for us. we may not see it (at all) but this must be in His plans.
not good news:(
we just found out devastating news.... we have NO IDEA where we will be. dave now has to apply to Civilian PGY1 (Post-Graduate Year) programs. this is about the worst thing that could happen. we will post more when we know.
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