I love summer! It is my favorite time of the year! Maybe it’s
because there is no school, but I think mostly it’s because the sun is shining
and it’s hot most of the time! This summer has been a blast so far! Busy, but a
blast. My last post was right at the end of the semester. Spring flew by as
Alex was busy preparing for the MCAT, shadowing a neurologist, and continuing
his volunteer work. We didn’t see each other much as I was working most of the
time, helping get the pool ready to open for Memorial Day weekend. My
internship has been great! I have learned so much and have really developed a
greater love for Recreation and have also expanded my knowledge in so many
areas.
Alex took the MCAT the same day that Kaitlyn (Josalyn’s
little sister) graduated from high school. I can’t believe she is that old! She
will be going to Utah State in the fall, so I’m glad she’ll only be a few hours
away. Alex felt he did okay on the MCAT, so that's a good sign, right? We spent the Memorial Day holiday camping with Josalyn’s family. It was
extremely fun! (minus the day of pouring rain). We enjoyed walks, swimming,
cards, sitting by the fire, and even taking family pictures! The only bad part
was our car breaking down before we headed back to Provo. After finding out it
would be $600 to tow, we drove to a little town, got a tow dolly, towed the car
back to Boise ourselves, and then drove Bertha (the buick lesabre) back to
Provo. Thank goodness Mom and Dad have an extra car that we could borrow until
we figure things out with our Saab. If you know of anyone who is wanting to
purchase a 2003 Saab 9-3 let us know!!!
June got underway with swimming lessons starting and more
internship hours. Alex is still waiting patiently to get his MCAT score, and
then the real application process to med school will start. Alex did get hired
on to volunteer at the radiology center at Utah Valley so that’s great news.
That will give him more shadowing experience as well as patient exposure. We
are hopeful that we will get into medical school this year, but if we don’t,
things will look good for next year.
Last week, Alex started school again. He is getting a couple
of general classes out of the way so that his semesters can be a little more
relaxing for the next year. We are both eagerly awaiting graduation and I can’t
wait to get my last semester over with this fall.
The rest of our summer is busy and planned out with family reunions,
a trip to Vancouver, plenty of work, school, and internships. I can’t believe
that the 1st of July is in less than a week. My parents and Brielle
leave for Singapore in 5 weeks and won’t be back to visit till Christmas. It
will be weird to have them so far away but we couldn’t be more excited for
their new adventure.
Well we are still loving life and each other. Through this
stressful time of decision making and medical school applications we try to
stick together and rely on the Lord. We know that as we continue to follow His
commandments and do all that we can, that He will bless us. We are grateful to
have the church and be part of such a wonderful ward, it makes all the
difference, and brings us all the happiness in the world. We hope this post
finds all our friends happy and well. We love you all!
