Day 124: Little Miracle, Big Comedian

Aha:

I had NO DESIRE to go to work today. I wasn't feeling great to start but Mondays are just not my favorite day. It took me a while to get out of bed but I managed. Then when I got to work I was really distracted and blue till about 11am. I went into the bathroom and said a prayer, asking Heavenly Father to help me through my day. When I got back to my desk I felt refreshed and encouraged. My day improved (so did my health) and before I new it the day was over and I was headed home.

So thankful for these types of quickly responded to blessings. :)

Haha:

I just overheard Clinton talking with his mom about a patient he had who accidentally hit himself in the shin with a hammer. He didn't break anything but had a hard calcification under the skin (pretty painful).

Anyway, Clinton, in his best bedside manner said to the patient, "You know, there's been a lot of research about this actually and they say you really shouldn't be hitting yourself with hammers."

And then he started laughing.

His mom asked what the patient said and apparently he wasn't too impressed. lol

Day 111: A Stroll Down Current and Memory Lane

Aha:

Work has been very busy this week and I'm loving it! I would so rather be busy than bored and I've been a bit bored lately. I seem to be catching on to things quickly and have avoided any major flubs.

I still love where I am!

Clinton is on his last week of obstetrics and he couldn't be happier to be almost done. He has no desire to deliver babies as his profession and I can't say that I blame him. Next week he'll start his LAST ROTATION of the first year of residency! One year and one month left till he's DONE!!!! 

Keep up the hard work, HB! I'm super proud of you!

Haha:

I asked Clinton if anything funny happened to him today so I could use it for my blog.

He: Yah.

Me: Ok, what?

He: (in his ultra-sarcastic voice) Remember that one time?!

...That was it! Always the helpful fellow. Lol.

Day 87: Hymns and Has

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Clinton set up my piano for me the other day and I got to sit down and play for quite a while today. It felt so good! I was practicing hymns and doing so always makes me feel uplifted. Later, while I was cleaning the bathroom, I caught myself singing the words. I love the hymns. Their words are scripture to me and I'm grateful I have them to refer to for comfort and direction.

Haha:
What happens on a Saturday when four inches of snow falls overnight and keeps falling all day, and your husband is at work? About a five-hour marathon of Lost, that's what.
I think my butt has become a completely flat surface from all the sitting. But hey, I'm really making progress on episodes. Ha!

Day 84: Things That Are Warm

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Sunshine and warmth! I took two walks today with Peter and we were in heaven! I noticed blooms on the trees and tulips coming through the ground. Spring just might actually be coming...but it'll still be a while yet...though tomorrow will be lovely, the snow and cold weather will be back just in time for the weekend.

At least I get to enjoy the thought of spring for one more day!

Haha:

Clinton was venting to me a bit tonight about the spelling of Canadian medical terms. He said, "It's frustrating because it's like they're trying to spell things the British way but they want to put their own spin on it. Diarrhea for example, it's a whole mess of vowels. Vowels, not bowels!" Lol

And for your reference here's the spelling: diarrhoea (this is the British spelling used in Canada).

  

Day 62: Hip-Hip Hoo...What'd You Say?!

Aha:
Congrats to Clinton!! He just finished a really crappy month in his medicine rotation and found out that he passed the course as well! So proud of you, HB!

Haha:
Last night Clinton was watching Wheel of Fortune and the solution to the puzzle was, "Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck". It was apparently fairly obvious and the player spinning had no clue. Clinton kept shouting out the answer to the TV. I was in the kitchen and glanced up to see that the player was a bouncy, bubbling blonde.
There were all but a couple letters left and when she decided to solve it was quite obvious she was totally guessing.
Clinton: Man, she has no idea!
Me: Well, she seems like a really dumb, bouncy blonde. What a ditz!
Clinton: What did you say?!
Me: She seems like a real ditz.
Clinton: Oh! You had just been talking about how bouncy she was...and ditz didn't sound like ditz.
Me: Oh, no! Ha!

Day 41: At Least I'm Surrounded by Calm People (and Animals)

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I am so thankful for my husband and for his support and advice throughout our marriage. He is always so calm and reassuring. Thank you, HB for being you and loving me.

I am so thankful for my mom. She always knows what I want and need to hear. Thank you, Mom, for being my mom.

Haha:

When Clinton's away on call, the pup is more than happy to take over his spot (and pillow) on the bed.

This is what I woke up to this morning. Ha!

Day 39: This Toot Shall Pass

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Although the time was very short, I got to see Clinton today after his 25-hour call yesterday, and before his 28-hour call tomorrow. This month's rotation really bites. However, I am grateful it's only a month long and hopefully it will pass by quickly.

So thankful for my HB!

Haha:

I ate six scrambled egg whites today forgetting what eggs do to my digestive system.

I also forgot this when I went to Costco and bought that 6-dozen pack of eggs a few weeks ago.

Needless to say there has been, and will continue to be, A LOT of sulferic explosions happening all up in this place (and every other place I go) until those eggs are gone.

Oh. Dear.

Day 34: Long Hours and Big Appetites

Aha/Haha:

Clinton successfully finished his first 28-hour shift! He was dog-tired when he came home and the first thing he said to me after "Hi.", was, "Can you be sure to go get me some Wendy's so that I can have it when I wake up?" Lol.

This is going to be a really long month for him and I just hope it goes by quickly! 

Good job, HB; I am sorry it sucks sometimes, but I am very proud of all your hard work!