Life in the USA!

Hello Everyone,

We haven’t forgotten you, we promise.  The last few months have been hectic, but we’ve had an enjoyable break where we visited our families and spent time at the children’s museum, zoo, and libraries. It really is a treat to be able to take E places like this, as we were pretty limited in Dominica as far as age-appropriate trips were concerned. We feel renewed for the upcoming semester.  K is taking two classes this fall, one in Biblical Hebrew and the other in Biblical History.  (I looked through his Biblical Hebrew textbook…..I know he’s up for the challenge.) I can’t imagine how many book pages and papers he has typed with E on his lap or playing with toys at his feet.  He’ll graduate with his master’s degree next April and we can’t wait to celebrate!  (I kind of feel like he should be able to walk during commencement with E in his arms since he’s essentially earned his degree that way.)

Glory to God!  I’ve made it through my fourth semester out of the five which comprise the basic sciences portion of our curriculum.  After this fifth and final semester, I’ll study for and then sit for my first national board exam, otherwise known as STEP 1.  After that, we’ll spend some time at another campus while I learn to do a few more types of exams and get familiar with the hospital setting, then we’ll be off to my clinical rotations for two years.  (After clinical rotations, I’ll take the second set of licensing exams which test clinical knowledge and clinical skills.  After that, I’ll graduate with my M.D.)  I am so grateful for the support of K and E and our families as I’ve studied.  They’ve sacrificed time with me so I can keep on working and I am forever grateful for the notes of encouragement and pep talks I’ve received. 

We appreciate your prayers and love.

For His Glory,
KCE