New Beginnings

Hi everyone. I haven't written in a while and thought I might update you all on life in Indiana. First of all, thanks to everyone who wrote birthday and anniversary blogs. Its nice to hear those stories from other perspectives. I guess I've forgotten how poor a sense of style I had in my younger years. Also, Sean too had a birthday this Tuesday. Unfortunately he was at school for most of the day but I greeted him with one of his favorite dinners, Greek salad, and carrot birthday cake. He got some good presents, including Mary Poppins from mom. He was quite excited when we watched it the other night.

Life out here is busy. Sean has started school and spends incredible amounts of time on homework. He goes to school early in the morning and doesn't usually get home until later in the evening. Its going to be an adjustment going from a summer of relaxing and fun to work work work. He is taking some interesting classes though. When he comes home he likes to tell me about interesting and weird cases that he read or discussed in class. He has met a couple of people in his classes too.

I've started my job and its very interesting, but quite overwhelming. There is a lot of new information that I need to learn and its going to take a long time for me to learn it. I will be orienting for this job until about March of next year! This is because there are a lot of different surgeries that we perform, each with its own equipment, doctor preferences and so on. All of my previous nursing experience really doesn't count in this new job. Everything is different. So although I don't know what I'm doing, I'm excited to learn something new. Today I watched a leg amputation. All I can say is "YUCK"! It was really nasty but cool at the same time. I helped one of the aids carry the leg to the lab. Don't worry, it was doubled bagged.

In addition to my new job, I got a new calling at church. I think mom has told most of you but I am the Young Women's president now. Once again, I have no idea what I am doing. The previous president isn't even in the state currently and she has all the materials that tell me what I am supposed to do. I really don't know any of the girls because Sean and I are still relatively new in the ward. This calling is really intimidating, but I have a great set of counselors and a helpful and encouraging bishop.

So as you can see, we're encountering several new challenges currently. However, we support each other and are just waiting to get settled into our new life. I hope everyone is doing well. Take care.

Love,
Lauren