Well, to recap from last week the kids flew back to be with their mom for the school year this past Saturday
My youngest cried in my arms inconsolably as she waited to board the plane and even cried as she walked down the jet way. I expected things to be a little better when we talked after landing but it was not to be. She sounded happy at first but started crying after a few minutes. Her mom could be heard in the background saying, "You have to stop this it's JUST daddy." I did get a chance to speak with her a couple days later and she seems to have adjusted to being back there. We are looking forward to Thanksgiving and possibly a hunting trip.
Monday morning began bright and early with our introduction to some of the faculty members of the Health Sciences Center. We learned of the finer points of our next 3 years and received a significant instillation of fear for the upcoming academic challenges. Anatomy, according to the upper class students, will be the most fun/interesting. I am personally very excited about the cadaver lab. Physiology, according to all who care to share, will be the most demoralizing inhumane treatment I have ever had. I'm not sure if they are aware of the recent years I spent fighting with the mother of my children. I certainly hope that was worse than Phys will be. Intro to Nursing and Abnormal Psych might prove to be hidden gems in the education career. We'll see. Tuesday was a tour with the upper class students and registration for classes. I am more excited after the tour. Wednesday we completed our application with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and we're off to the races. Purchasing electronic gadgets for classroom interaction and new software for writing in APA format. One more day of orientation scheduled for Tuesday and the first day of class n Wednesday. Tomorrow I start the day early with a trip to my Unit for the weekend on the rifle range proving that I can still hit the broad side of a barn.
See you next week.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
The best summer in a long time has come to an end
So here we are. August 1st as I write this post. School starts for me next week and my sweet angels are flying back to California tomorrow to be with their mom and start school next week as well.
The summer began with confirmation from LSUHSC SoN that I am accepted. YES!
The girls flew out two weeks late because I had some military obligations during the first 2 weeks of June. They have told me that next year they want to come as soon as possible no matter what my obligations are. We began our fantastic summer in grand style on the evening of June 15th. They arrived as scheduled and after the requisite hugs (required for me) we went on to our traditional Coffee and Beignets for the summer kick off. We spent lazy days at the pool and active days at the park or going to visit family in nearby suburbs.
The girls enjoyed arts and crafts at the local Michael's and spent a week learning the finer points of working as a Soda Jerk in an Ice Cream Parlor. We took a weekend trip to Alabama to visit in-laws and do some more swimming, fishing and relaxing in general. We did not want to leave the country setting so we made plans to return next summer and even for Thanksgiving. Upon our return to the NOLA area we jumped back into the pool routine (when it wasn't raining). Took a day trip to the aquarium, rode the street car from City Park to the river and today is a trip to Audubon Zoo.
Right now the younger angel is trying to maintain denial and avoid packing while the young teen angel can't wait to get back to her friends in CA so she is packing with a purpose. Tonight we will have more family in for a farewell to summer evening as their older sister comes to visit with her beau.
This summer has been the best summer I have ever spent with family. The time off that I have enjoyed with the little angels has been complemented by some very special time with my wife, my father, my mother and my sisters; as well as our in-laws on both sides.
Soon we will be wrapped into our professional and educational pursuits looking forward to the next wonderful family time we have. Until then, I will hold the memories of our smiles and hugs dear and faithfully push forward to our next embrace.
I love the little cupcakes dearly and I will miss them immensely. I am blessed, though, to share this empty nest with the best wife a man could have.
The Summer Ends
The summer began with confirmation from LSUHSC SoN that I am accepted. YES!
The girls flew out two weeks late because I had some military obligations during the first 2 weeks of June. They have told me that next year they want to come as soon as possible no matter what my obligations are. We began our fantastic summer in grand style on the evening of June 15th. They arrived as scheduled and after the requisite hugs (required for me) we went on to our traditional Coffee and Beignets for the summer kick off. We spent lazy days at the pool and active days at the park or going to visit family in nearby suburbs.
The girls enjoyed arts and crafts at the local Michael's and spent a week learning the finer points of working as a Soda Jerk in an Ice Cream Parlor. We took a weekend trip to Alabama to visit in-laws and do some more swimming, fishing and relaxing in general. We did not want to leave the country setting so we made plans to return next summer and even for Thanksgiving. Upon our return to the NOLA area we jumped back into the pool routine (when it wasn't raining). Took a day trip to the aquarium, rode the street car from City Park to the river and today is a trip to Audubon Zoo.
Right now the younger angel is trying to maintain denial and avoid packing while the young teen angel can't wait to get back to her friends in CA so she is packing with a purpose. Tonight we will have more family in for a farewell to summer evening as their older sister comes to visit with her beau.
This summer has been the best summer I have ever spent with family. The time off that I have enjoyed with the little angels has been complemented by some very special time with my wife, my father, my mother and my sisters; as well as our in-laws on both sides.
Soon we will be wrapped into our professional and educational pursuits looking forward to the next wonderful family time we have. Until then, I will hold the memories of our smiles and hugs dear and faithfully push forward to our next embrace.
I love the little cupcakes dearly and I will miss them immensely. I am blessed, though, to share this empty nest with the best wife a man could have.
The Summer Ends
Monday, March 24, 2014
Letters are going out this week
Just got word from the network that LSUHSC is putting acceptance letters in the mail soon. Gonna be checking the mail with a lump in my throat for the next few days.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Interview with LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans for the School of Nursing
I had my interview this past Saturday. It was quite the experience. I am not sure how many prospects there are but I know that there are only 100 slots. I hope I get in.
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