Anyways, today Andee and I found out that he passed all three of his American licensing exams! And the residency application process continues! Only one more exam results to go, this one Canadian, and we can breathe a little easier......except not really because here come the applications, interviews, paperwork, and more clinical rotations! Med student living! Good thing we have the hope and assurance that comes from Jesus!! How in the world does anyone do anything without Him?? Onto the final stage of the Med school journey we go!!
In other news, we were able to celebrate both of our September birthdays last week with an impromptu visit to CANADA!! WOOHOO! Although Andee was quite busy with school related nonsense, we were able to see lots of family and friends during our visit! Unfortunately, Cassie and Trevor had already planned a vacation for that week, and so we weren't able to see them at all! But they are hopefully coming to Illinois to visit us sometime soon!
We arrived home on Saturday evening after an especially long and tiring road trip to be greeted by my wonderful parents and chubby Purr Face! Aloe and Mr. Purr got along extremely well this time around, with only one hiss from Aloe followed by a submissive squeak, and then smooth sailing for the rest of the week! We enjoyed some delicious Canadian McDonalds dinner with yummy birthday cake, chatted for a bit, and then called it a night!
On Sunday, I was able to visit my love Jenna in Toronto! Since it was my first time visiting her new place, I was glad to see how much she loves living in the city! We got some delish brekkie, and caught up on everything new in our lives! Yay!
Afterwards, Andee and I headed to his parent's house for a delicious meal with the whole Luke family! The food was incredibly yummy as usual, and it was great getting to catch up with more family!
During the week I was able to see lots of friends and family including brunch with Lori and Elisha, a walk to Lake Ontario with my Mom, tea at Auntie Anne's, Orfus Rd. shopping with Nicky, and fun date nights with Dave and Arielle! And since I didn't work at all this vacation, I was really able to spend quality time with all of these wonderful Canadians!
I was also able to see my Grandparents this vacation with two special lunches. The first lunch my parents and I travelled to Toronto to my Mama and Papa's house for a wonderful lunch and great conversation with my Papa! I missed him so much and hadn't seen him in a while, and it was so great catching up! The second lunch consisted of my Grandma and Grandpa, my parents, and two Aunts! The lunch was very delish, and it was delightfully followed by scrumptious date squares and AAHMCCC's. If you don't know what I am talking about here, I wish you could taste them! The lunch was appropriately followed by a mini Euchre tournament, which of course, Grandma and I won! The two players that cared the least about winning of course, won it all!
It was so amazing seeing all of our family and friends back in Canada, and celebrating our birthdays with so many people that love us! Until next time Canada!!
Back in Illinois this week it has been quite a warm start to a usually brisk and cold season! Before we left for our vacation the Harvest Staffers were so kind to buy some delicious cupcakes for my birthday! Yay! I was also treated to a delicious breakfast made by my Andee! Double Yay!
Andee has also been able to spend a little bit of time fishing! Fall in Illinois is absolutely beautiful, and we are trying to make the most of it while it lasts!!
Aloe was quite the happy cat upon arrival back to our wonderful apartment in Illinois! After two long car rides and a week of being a Canada cat, he was happy to return to his home!
Andee also starts a new rotation this week, which is located right in the city in Chicago. Yikes! Keep praying for safety and a positive attitude towards this new rotation!
If you are reading this blog, there is a very very high chance that we love you a lot! Keep reading my friends!
