Graduation and promotion

Last week was a whirlwind of events for the Nelson clan.  Of course the main focus for us was Sean's graduation.  After four long years of medical school, I'm proud to say I have a doctor in the family! Sunday May 15th Sean graduate from Touro Univsersity's doctor of osteopathic medicne program. His official title will be D.O. not M.D. (don't worry, they do the same stuff)  Just a side not for what the difference is between an Osteopathic Dr. and a M.D., Osteopathic does more hands on stuff similar to a chiropracter as well as learn all the regular stuff.  Unfortunatly, Sean didn't care for that aspect too much, so don't expect to see him use it in his practice too much.  lol Touro is a Jewish sponsered school that moved to Henderson about 7 years ago.  They are a big school and have campuses in NY and CA.  Overall it's been a lot of hardwork (wouldn't expect different) but a good experience.  Lot's of growth for both of us, and glad it's now in the review mirror.  Now to get over the next hurdles of residency. 

Sean has already headed to Downey, CA which is near LA. He will be working for Downey Regional Medical Center as an internest for one year.  In the fall he will apply for the Air Force's family pracitce residency and we hope to be off into the wild blue yonder all together next summer.  We are not too excited about this time apart, but they aren't paying him enough to support a family of five in Southern CA.  So in the mean time, the girls and I have moved home with my parents.

The day after graduation, Sean was also promoted to the rank of Captain in the Air Force reserves.  He looked rather dashing to me in his dress blues!  Ya gotta love a man in uniform right?  Well, at least I do.  hee hee  We went over to the Mike O'Callgahan Federal Hospital for a short pinning on ceremony with a couple of other classmates he graduated Touro with.  Just a side not here.  If your husband tells you he wants to go through medical school...make him apply for the military scholorships...it's totally worth it!  Anyhoo, I got the honor of putting his new ranks on which was fun.  Once he finishes this year at Downey he will go active Air Force as a Captain.  woo hoo!

As for the rest of us. We are readjusting to living in Logandale.  Genevieve is happy to be "home", Savannah misses the "green" house in Henderson and Evelynn is just happy to be happy.  It's been hard to leave all the wonderful friends and family over in Henderson.  I really found such great people to be with and am so greatful for their friendships and support.  The girls are also really missing the awesome parks we had in Henderson, especially the splash pads.  So we comfort ourselves in horseriding, 4-wheeler riding and hanging out with family.  Not such a bad gig. ;)

Well, I think that updates us for now.  Hugs and kisses to you all!