We are looking forward to two more interviews for surgical residency programs that Aaron has received invites for: Mercer University in Macon, GA, and Emory University in Atlanta. He is doing his "sub-internship" at Emory now, and despite having a 25 minute walk from his parking space, he is loving his time there. Can't wait to see him this weekend...hopefully he doesn't have to work too much! Among other things, I will be going to the Atlanta BBQ Festival at Atlantic Station on Saturday with a wonderful friend (that I haven't seen in sooooooo long!)...this weekend is going to be amazing!!
Also, there is going to be a HUGE Yard Sale this Saturday, Oct 2nd from 8am-2pm here in Augusta. This sale is to raise money for Doug and Amy Nunziato and their plane tickets to Costa Rica for language school. They are moving to Spain next year to be career missionaries.There is going to be some really cool stuff for sale!...furniture, toys, clothes, kitchen items, decorative items, etc. Come out and support the Nunziato's!
Location: 242 E. Vineland Road, Augusta.
:) Anna
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Busy busy bees...
It was been a busy couple of weeks since I last updated this blog... but, now i have lots to share! Aaron's Clinical Skills test on Sept 13th went very well...It should have! Being a practice patient was exhausting :)... and we hope to get the scores sometime in the next month or two. Apparently, the cases I was helping Aaron study were slightly more difficult then the 12 cases that he had on test day. The test is pass/fail, and we are absolutely certain that he passed!
Which brings us to the next big milestone and the last BIG test of his medical school career: the Clinical Knowledge exam. Aaron spent all of September studying for this 9-hour exam that most 4th year medical school students take between July and Sept. Aaron had the honor of taking it yesterday. God blessed him with such incredible calmness and peace and a great night sleep! It made me anxious to see him so calm! :)
After Aaron's test, we were able to celebrate another big surprise!: he received an invitation to interview for Medical College of Georgia's surgical residency program, which means that we still have an opportunity to stay in the Augusta area for the next five years!! God knows how difficult it has been for me to consider leaving our amazing community of friends that have become our family here. But, I know that He has wonderful plans for us no matter where we end up.
Last night my grandparents came into town for a visit, and we have had an awesome time with them. We ate at Manuel's Bread Cafe in Hammond's Ferry (which I highly recommend) and then went to the Visual Arts and Jazz Cafe' at our church as part of the Westobou Festival. Aaron submitted a few of his paintings, one of which is a beautiful painting of a covered bridge on loan from my grandfather...the same covered bridge where Aaron proposed. It was fun to see his art amongst the other artist's piece. Lots of people turned out to the exhibit and really enjoyed seeing his hidden talent!
Aaron leaves tomorrow for a month long rotation (essentially a month long interview) in Emory University's Department of Surgery. He will be living with my brother in downtown ATL and I hope that they have fun! Cooper and I will be keeping each other company while he is away.
I think that is all for now... until next time!
Love,
Anna
Which brings us to the next big milestone and the last BIG test of his medical school career: the Clinical Knowledge exam. Aaron spent all of September studying for this 9-hour exam that most 4th year medical school students take between July and Sept. Aaron had the honor of taking it yesterday. God blessed him with such incredible calmness and peace and a great night sleep! It made me anxious to see him so calm! :)
After Aaron's test, we were able to celebrate another big surprise!: he received an invitation to interview for Medical College of Georgia's surgical residency program, which means that we still have an opportunity to stay in the Augusta area for the next five years!! God knows how difficult it has been for me to consider leaving our amazing community of friends that have become our family here. But, I know that He has wonderful plans for us no matter where we end up.
Last night my grandparents came into town for a visit, and we have had an awesome time with them. We ate at Manuel's Bread Cafe in Hammond's Ferry (which I highly recommend) and then went to the Visual Arts and Jazz Cafe' at our church as part of the Westobou Festival. Aaron submitted a few of his paintings, one of which is a beautiful painting of a covered bridge on loan from my grandfather...the same covered bridge where Aaron proposed. It was fun to see his art amongst the other artist's piece. Lots of people turned out to the exhibit and really enjoyed seeing his hidden talent!
Aaron leaves tomorrow for a month long rotation (essentially a month long interview) in Emory University's Department of Surgery. He will be living with my brother in downtown ATL and I hope that they have fun! Cooper and I will be keeping each other company while he is away.
I think that is all for now... until next time!
Love,
Anna
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Big Test Day!
Tomorrow is another big day as Aaron and I prepare for his residency. He will be taking the Clinical Skills exam at 8 am in Atlanta. He has been studying diligently over the last couple of weeks and I have been a terrific practice patient, if I may say so myself. :) I know that he will do extraordinary well tomorrow, but your prayers for confidence, comfort, and excellent recall would be very much appreciated. This test, along with the Clinical Knowledge test that he takes at the end of this month, make up the "Step 2" exam of the medical boards, and are important for being considered for residencies and necessary for graduation (only 235 days to go!)!! As he takes these exams, it is important that we remember that God already knows the scores that Aaron will receive and He has planned our future accordingly.
Thank you in advance for your faithful prayers!
Thank you in advance for your faithful prayers!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Welcome to Our Blog!
Hello All!
I have decided to start a blog to give our little family an opportunity to share with our friends and family the incredible blessings and other goings-on happening here in Augusta, GA. Where to begin?!? We are now 2 months into Aaron's fourth year of medical school and have already applied to surgical residency programs across the southeast. Honestly, we are excited about the next phase of our life together (and his medical career!), while also a little overwhelmed with everything that we have to do over the next 239 days until GRADUATION!!- but who's counting?! Aaron was able to turn in all his applications (to a long list of schools!) the first day the service allowed and everything has gone smoothly so far. God has really given us peace during this process...knowing that He has planned a place for us to be, whether we stay here or move somewhere else...God will place Aaron and I -and Cooper!- exactly where we need to be for His glory. If we just continue to trust in that, and spend far less time worrying, we will be able to see God's hand at work in all this business! God certainly encouraged us yesterday afternoon when Aaron received his first invitation to interview from UT Knoxville (Go Vols!!). It hasn't even been a week since we applied! What a blessing! We certainly did not expect to receive invitations so soon. We won't be interviewing until the beginning of December, but I am excited that they have asked me to come along! I have heard beautiful things about the city, but I not quite sure if I am ready to commit to Tennessee orange...
As we continue on our quest to find out the residency program for us, we just ask that the Lord would continue to give us discernment for what lies ahead! We can't wait to see what is in store!
:) Anna
UT Knoxville
I have decided to start a blog to give our little family an opportunity to share with our friends and family the incredible blessings and other goings-on happening here in Augusta, GA. Where to begin?!? We are now 2 months into Aaron's fourth year of medical school and have already applied to surgical residency programs across the southeast. Honestly, we are excited about the next phase of our life together (and his medical career!), while also a little overwhelmed with everything that we have to do over the next 239 days until GRADUATION!!- but who's counting?! Aaron was able to turn in all his applications (to a long list of schools!) the first day the service allowed and everything has gone smoothly so far. God has really given us peace during this process...knowing that He has planned a place for us to be, whether we stay here or move somewhere else...God will place Aaron and I -and Cooper!- exactly where we need to be for His glory. If we just continue to trust in that, and spend far less time worrying, we will be able to see God's hand at work in all this business! God certainly encouraged us yesterday afternoon when Aaron received his first invitation to interview from UT Knoxville (Go Vols!!). It hasn't even been a week since we applied! What a blessing! We certainly did not expect to receive invitations so soon. We won't be interviewing until the beginning of December, but I am excited that they have asked me to come along! I have heard beautiful things about the city, but I not quite sure if I am ready to commit to Tennessee orange...
As we continue on our quest to find out the residency program for us, we just ask that the Lord would continue to give us discernment for what lies ahead! We can't wait to see what is in store!
:) Anna
UT Knoxville
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