Six years
ago, our family of 4 embarked on an adventure that took a lot of faith and a
little bit of courage. When my husband
got accepted to medical school, we were living a comfortable life. But looking
back, we would do it again (but I’m glad we don’t have to! )
So many things fell in place
on this journey, it truly has made us realize that this was part of the plan.
In 2010, we moved to
Quispamsis, into the perfect home (after several coats of paint
and lots of scrubbing – thank you Mom, Dad, Beth, and Mark) We bought the house
for one main reason, when I walked into the backyard I saw girls playing next
door. That’s what sold the house, I could care less about the inside of the
home. But I cared a whole lot about providing a happy place for our girls. This
house was meant to be our home, and boy oh boy did our girls enjoy their time
there! It still brings me tears of joy when I think about the 4 of them playing
countless hours together. Instant and forever friends.
Our daughters were so brave
to start a new school and persevere through their fears. It wasn’t easy for
them. Our oldest had fainted days before she started school and had quite a
concussion. So that added to her stress. Thankfully she made some great friends at school
who made her feel very welcome.
I remember going to a
Halloween concert for our middle daughter. She had gone as Raggedy Ann with
this adorable red yarn wig, but kids in her class had laughed at her; she cried
and so did I. She didn’t want to go on stage after that, but through the work
of her amazing teacher, she got through it and wore the wig ;-) It’s funny the
memories that stick in your mind.
As we wind down this chapter of
our lives, I can’t help but be in awe of my
husband. He has worked relentlessly for 6+ years to achieve this designation.
He has had to work harder than many that were half his age. While
working 12-24hr days, he’s also a Dad to 3 girls who demand and need his
attention, and a caring and supportive husband. He has had a ton on his
plate and he handles it in a calm cool manner. Some may
have thought these years could tear a family apart, but in our case it made us
closer, stronger, tougher, and more appreciative of each other.
We are ready for the next
chapter to begin though! We know it will not be easy but compared to the last 6
years, I think we can manage. We are looking forward to having a little control of our schedule, we literally go day to day, hour to hour, sometimes not
knowing where or when he will be home.
Residency has been a crazy ride. He has learned so much but the demand
of time and effort has been tough. I complain but he just pushes through without
complaint but with complete focus. My superhero.
Thank you to all of our amazing
family who have been there for us through all of these years. Moving us, taking
care of our girls and dog, helping with anything we need, and being there when
we just needed you.
Thank you to our new and old
friends who have welcomed us and supported us. Another bonus of this adventure
has been the new friends we have made along the way!
Thank you to my running
buddies for keeping me sane (for the most part) and good laughs!
We are blessed to have so many special people in our lives!
We are blessed to have so many special people in our lives!
Bye bye exam time…I liked you
the least!
