A lot has happened since my last post. Too much to cover here. The Bison defeated the Gophers this year in football. It was a fun game to watch. Mom was able to come down for the game. Last year Dad has to work, so they couldn't come. Mom had no reason to miss the game. We had a great weekend with her. I think she appreciated the time away from the fishbowl that is Jamestown right now.
I really missed Dad. I have been missing him a ton the last few weeks. We finally got his autopsy report. There were no surprises, only a few lingering questions in my mind. I could probably spend a lifetime asking why he had to go, but I will never get the answer I am looking for. I am just grateful he didn't suffer at the end. I know that he worried about that a lot after having watched grandma and Aunt Lavril. Nevertheless, it is almost as if I miss him more now that I did when I found out he passed away. I was blessed however. Dad was able to write myself and Karen letters before each of his tumor surgeries (1991 and 1995). We were not to open them until he died. I guess I was fortunate enough to wait 12 years for that. It was very emotional and humbling to see what my father wrote. I wish everyone who looses a parent could be as lucky as me to have that experience. I cherish his words and will try my best to live by them. As stated in the post I made a few weeks ago: Grief grows......

On top of all this emotion, I have been attempting to get ready for my oral exam. In many ways this exam makes my USMLE boards look easy! It is hard to focus my attention on it, as I have sooo much material to cover. I am kicking myself for making my committee so broad. Wish me luck if you are reading this.

Well, I better kick Thomas off my desk. His kitty idea of helping me to study is to chew on my notes. NOT CUTE!