The First Month

      Prior to July of this year Jason was working full time, taking pre-med classes, studying for the MCAT, filling out applications, shadowing doctors and serving as the missions coordinator at our church. He was a busy guy but now with med school class time only 8am - 12pm plus part time work 4 nights a week through September (out side of med school), I see him more now then before. Some blogs I read this past summer and people I talked to said the first few semesters would be a tough adjustment, stressful for you and your med school spouse as you try to figure things out... OH CONTRAIRE!... I feel like at times I see my Jason more now then before he started school and he is also less stressed, he is happier and looking forward to the current class schedule. This was a nice surprise! I know it won't be like this all 4 years but it is now and I'm enjoying it! 

    
       Credit for this this smooth transition into med school, our new home and our new schedule/life style is due to God who has truly shown his favor and goodness! I'm a strong believer in prayer for the little and big things not only because God says in scripture...... "The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God." (Philippians 4:6) ....... but it also reminds me of the existence of God and it helps me relax and be a bit more stress free because ultimately God is in control. We do our best, we are proactive, we plan, but if we are truly honest with ourselves the outcome is still out of our control. Therefore, the only right reaction to this smooth transition is to say: 

"THANKS BE TO GOD!"