Well, our time is closing in on the big move. I am going to miss Colorado more than I can even think about right now… but Dennis and I are so excited about living in our own place. It is just nice to have a place to put your own dishes, decorate your walls and put up bookshelves.
It has been THE MOST GENEROUS thing for Shay and Jim to let us live with them for the last several months. I know that having guests (even tho we are family) can put a strain on your routine, etc. So I thank them from the bottom of my heart for all they have done for us… as well as all of you (you know who are!!). So many people have made it possible for us to get to this point and for me to finally graduate medical school in exactly 2 weeks!! So much sacrifice, money, time and energy. THANK YOU SO MUCH. You all have made my dream come true, and I only hope that I can serve you well by taking care of all of those who need my hands, mind, compassion and love to get them healthy once again. You have all aided in the healthcare of others and I promise you to give them my all… just as you have done for me.
Dennis and I are doing absolutely fabulously. We love spending our time together, are open and honest.. I am the luckiest person.. I have the love of my life by my side, the most amazing daughter, a fabulous family whom I love so much, my health, and soon, my dream career. I could not be more thankful. I think that an openness and a honest attempt at love in situations has really been my support. It is lacking in so many places.. and once it is found the face lifts and the light brightens. When you lose an honest attempt at love, the walls close in, and you begin to become secluded and isolated. I believe you can see it in people’s eyes. Yes, some days are harder than others.. and it is not possible to be loving ALL the time.. this is why I put in the word “attempt”. Even when a bad day has you in it’s clutches, you can tell who takes it out on you, and who tries to separate their own problems and not put them on those around them. It is a balance.
Dennis and I will be packing up the Budget truck on Tues the 26 and heading out for Tulsa on Wed morning. We fly out to Boston (and subsequently Maine) on Sun the 31st for my senior week at school and graduation (!!!!!!). We will be staying with my GREAT friend Abby who is a classmate, and a friend soulmate. We have been through so much over the last 4 years and it will be wonderful to see her and hang out on Lake Sebago. I am going to miss so many of my classmates. We fly back June 8th and I have orientation for residency bright and early at 7am on Mon June 22nd. My job officially starts July 1st. (double gulp)
What have we been doing since our last post? Well.. D is at work tonight for his last shift, I have been rotating for my AHEC rotation here in CO at Salud Clinic… brushing up on my Spanish big time. We got attachments for Pedie so we can take her biking, running, etc. We rode our bikes to Sean’s graduation party… he is officially an Environmental Engineer, but will be taking some time to ride his bike around the southwest before finding a job. So proud of him! We had a great mother’s day.. breakfast and gifts here… then I sent Dennis off on a surprise camping trip with Sean. He got to use his new tent hammock! (he has pics to post). We saw Flight of the Conchords (you have got to rent it!!! ) at Red Rocks.. it was FAB! I am planning on running the Bolder to Boulder 10k on Monday (a huge event!!! over 50,000 participants! and 28 live bands!). I have been swimming, biking and running to train for a triathlon in September. We went to the (fancy) Flagstaff House in Boulder for an excellent dinner (courtesy of Dennis’ dad) for graduation. We surprised Dennis with a visit from Kim and Mollie and we all went out to lunch in Boulder!!! 
SOOOOO busy busy. We will post pics from Maine and graduation after it happens.. but for now here you go!!
MUCH MUCH LOVE to you all.
G, D and P
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