So this is officially my first blog... Robert has done the ones prior to this.  The deal was simple. If I wanted to change the background, I had to make a post.  So here it goes.

Life has been rather hectic this semester and graduation can't seem to come soon enough.  At least what appear to be my two biggest projects are done now.  Still between Andy Anderson's anatomy class and my advanced micronutrient class I have a LOT of learning to do.  The other classes don't seem to require as much brain power. I just need to get all my hours and try to keep my GPA up.

So far in my anatomy lab we had just been studying the bones and not looking at the cadavers.  Tonight was the first night when those bags were opened and the smell of stalled putrefaction was allowed to fill the air.  (Thank goodness  they hit the switch that circulated fresh air in and attempted to suck the foul-smelling air out.)   I must admit it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but still, looking at a dead person is not exactly ideal before coming home and trying to sleep. All-in-all I just think I will have trouble with memorizing the muscles... not where they are, just keeping straight where they originate and insert.

Robert and I are still waiting to hear back from graduate schools.  Frankly, I believe he has a better shot than I do, but we'll see if anyone is interested in the skills I have to offer.  We did hear from Case Western Reserve University, but the official letter hasn't come.  So we will wait for the final say, but the preliminary seems to have been passed easily.  They make a pretty compelling offer, but we'll see what the other schools have to offer us and make our decision then. Let's just hope they do so soon.  I am ready to make plans for the summer and fall and to know what direction life and our Heavenly Father are taking us.  Patience has never been a very good virtue of mine (that's generally Robert's forte), but I am working on it.

My grandaddy is approaching the end of his life.  It has been good and difficult (bitter/sweet) at the same time, as well as a time for reflection.  He has been separated from his eternal companion for nearly 20 years and it will be a great reunion I am sure when they can finally be together again, never to be separated again.   I think this is something he has looked forward to for a while now.  Still, for those whom he is leaving behind it is more of a struggle.  I worry mainly for my mom and uncle, but they have accepted what is to come, which is a big part of beginning the necessary process of letting go and of grieving. My prayers are with them every day, but I rejoice in the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that we have the opportunity to be with our families for all eternity.  How blessed is the Plan of Salvation that we can return to the presence of our Heavenly Father and live together in our families.  Grandaddy, though you may leave us here, we will see you again.