"For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work" - Doug Larson

It's been a really long time since my last update.... I feel pretty sure that I said that last time, and even made a promise to myself to keep updating, but somehow time slipped away from me and Matt and we just haven't found the time in the last year. That's right... a whole year! I can't believe it's been that long.

I'm trudging through clinical rotations and Matt is working hard all the time. I'm applying for an internship in small animal medicine/ surgery, so we'll figure out where we'll be for the next year in February (in addition to finding out if I passed my national board exam). If I don't match up to any program, I'll be looking for a job, so only God knows our path for next year. It could be just about anywhere, considering I've applied all over for internships. Wherever we end up, we'll be together, and that means we will be happy anywhere :)

Wedding planning is coming along nicely... we've been able to get deposits paid, DJ's booked, flower arrangements/ florist stuff planned, dress altered, veil designed... and the list goes on and on. I have bridal pictures made at the end of February in Asheville, which should be a great day :) We're getting so excited! One of my first statements just after midnight on New Year's Eve was "Can you believe it? We're finally able to say we're getting married THIS year!!" Time is passing so fast.... Just a few short months from now, a dream will come true and I will finally graduate as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. A few weeks later, it will be time to marry the man of my dreams.

Every day I worry about everything... where we're going, did I pass, how do we pay the bills, what's next for me and for my life together with Matt. It's exhausting! But I know things will end up working out just like they're supposed to. God has blessed us in so many ways... most importantly, by placing us in each other's lives and giving us a supportive life-line of family and friends. Life is good.