Family+Relationships: Before grief goes, grief grows

Family+Relationships: Before grief goes, grief grows

This is a beautiful article I read in today's paper.

It has now been a little over two months since Dad passed away. I am still getting used to this huge change in my life. It is weird, but sometimes I find myself crying over simple things. Last weekend was tough, because Mom and Joan Sr. (OJ for Jenny) came and we went to the State Fair. This was an activity I wanted to do with BOTH my parents. It was nice have Joan Sr. along, but she isn't my father (which is a good thing for Matt AND for me). It just felt like a huge hole was missing. On some level it felt like any weekend where Mom could come and Dad couldn't. I half expected Mom to hand me her cell phone and say "let's check in on Dad". Only that never happened because we can't do that anymore.
On Tuesday I received word that I passed my written prelim. It was a very frustrating experience, because even though he means well, I am not always the top priority in Dr. Vercellotti's schedule. I attempted to get his attention two weeks before my due date, but he kept putting me off. Even though I kept chirping, I was ignored until three days before, then chastised for "waiting to long". GRRRRR! Julie and I pull a huge load in the lab, and JB takes the credit! This is getting really old really fast and something is going to have to change soon.
Karen and I have started babysitting for a family friend. It is a nice job, as it pays well and the kids are fun to play with. It is nice to get a kid fix without having to go through pregnancy. Two more of my medical school friends are expecting now. What is in the water? I wish all my pregnant friends the best, and I hope they know I am always up for babysitting.

Raymond A. Haik: Residents are staking a claim to something that isn't theirs

Raymond A. Haik: Residents are staking a claim to something that isn't theirs

Here is an excellent editorial about the problems Matt's school has had over building a field. Tonight's "home" game is being held at Hamline, a good 8 miles away. Traveling to a "home" game shouldn't take over a half hour in traffic!

Go Islanders!