Life Despite Med School

Despite the fact that I have finals next week, life just keeps happening. Last Saturday I had planned on spending the day studying in order to catch up, however my mom called on Friday night to tell me that my dad's uncle had died. I wasn't close to Jim, but I am close to many members of the family that were close to him so I decided I should go and support the family. I'm really glad that I went, it was a beautiful service and I really enjoyed spending the day with my parents, sister, grandma, great aunt and uncles. I didn't think I would cry, except that Jim was very good friends with my grandpa who passed away 2 years ago, so when they mentioned my grandpa I lost it. Even though it's been a few years, I am still morning the death of grandpa. I really miss him.

Yesterday my husband was interviewed for ordination in our denomination. I was asked to come to support him and so that the board could meet me. It required me missing a whole day of classes but I am happy I went. The board unanimously agreed to recommend Steven for full ordination at the next district assembly, which is in June. It is unusual for someone my husband's age to be ordained this soon after graduating from seminary, and who has the desire to work in the inner city as we do. The board seemed grateful for our hearts for service and thrilled by our accomplishments. I knew about 4 people there (including the pastor that performed our wedding), my husband knew more than half, so it was comforting seeing people we know. It was an encouraging experience and I am so proud of my husband for his accomplishments and continued desire to serve God.

The pregnancy has also been hindering my schooling because some afternoons I feel very nauseous and tired and I just can't study. I'm getting bigger, which is exciting, and I'm happy to announce that I'm done with my first trimester. Sometimes I wonder how I'm really going to make it next year, but I have no plans of quitting so I'll have to figure something out. Next week we go to hear the heart beat; I'm so excited and scared at the same time.

I'm grateful that I have supportive family and friends around me to help me in life, despite the fact that it sometimes takes me away from studying and school. But I am very willing and happy to do things in order to have a well rounded life and a healthy marriage.