Philimon!!!

Just a sneak peek into Dave's experience with the children of Musana. We sponsor this little guy Philimon. He lost his entire family due to a mud slide about a year ago, but he is a real trooper: always smiling and loving life.

Dave in Uganda!

Dave made it safely to Uganda after traveling for 26 hours. He is visiting is brother and sister in Iganga, Uganda. Bryan has spent time in Iganga with a school/orphanage called Musana Children's Home. Check it out at http://www.musana.org/. If you are interested in supporting with prayer or possibly sponsoring a child, Musana is an amazing organization that started with three students from CU. Dave will be in Uganda for 2 weeks. While there, he plans to visit a hospital in Kampala and see how he can assist in their medical care. He may also be doing basic physical exams for the children in Musana since they rarely ever see doctors and only have a small clinic in Iganga. Also, plenty of time will be spent loving and playing with the kids there. I am sure Dave will teach them baseball or frisbee or some organized sport to keep himself occupied. I will keep posting as I know more and more but please continue to pray for safety and strength over the next two weeks (for Dave and me). Also, here is a map of where Uganda is in Africa. It is a very beautiful place located on the equator so the weather is nice year round. Surprisingly it is green and lush.

Birthday Brunch

For Dave's birthday, we had a brunch in our apartment with family and friends. It was a nice and cozy with 14 people in our little apartment. Here are a few pictures from the day. I really just wanted to post our family pyramid. Awkward family photos here we come:)





The Hagiwara's gave Dave the book titled The Mustache Grower's Guide.


Sisters:)

Kali is growing up fast! But I still made her sit on my lap for a picture:)


Dave was pumped for his Rockies wrist bands!

A cute picture of Sarah and Kali.

Rockies 2011

This afternoon Dave and I went to our first Rockies game of the season. It was nice to be back in Coors Field and check out the players in person. Not to mention the Rockies beat the Dodgers!!

Sooooooo pumped to be at the game!!


This past month, Dave was able to spent a quick 5 days in Phoenix to see the Rocks at Spring Training. He was able to check out the new facilities and spend some time with his good friend Matt.

Rockies new Spring Training Facility


Dave, his 'stach and his friend Matt


Dave and Dexter Fowler!!


Yes, that is Dave and TODD HELTON!!

Beauty

One evening Dave and I were eating dinner, when we looked up to see a rainbow colored cloud as the sun was setting. This picture does not do it justice, but it was a wonderful treat to look up and see.
Pure beauty.


Me in my scrubs... also pure beauty?!? Just kidding, but I look pretty cute. I just started my second week of class and I am pretty pumped about it! I have one class per day for 4 days a week. It will take time to figure out my study schedule, but Dave has been a great Anatomy and Physiology teacher! Good to use his degree!


This one might make you sick, but look at how beautiful Asher is. She loves playing in this tunnel and frequently takes naps in it.


Beauty, pure and simple:)

Thank You DPT

Here are a few shots from my work outing on Thursday night. It was a great night to say good bye and be excited for my next step in life. Thanks for all the great memories Denver PT!

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:)