A long overdue hello!

Hello everyone! I haven't heard from you all in a while. I have been on spring break all week, which has been awesome. It is so nice, not having to study. Too bad classes start again on Monday. I spent the first few days of my week with the orthopedics department down here at school, including time in the clinics and OR. On Wednesday, I was in the OR and was 2nd assist on the surgery! It was so much fun...I got to scrub in, help hold various parts, cut stitches, etc. My first OR assist :) It was definitely real, as I was splattered with blood...even onto my mask. The last few days of break, I have decided to do absolutley nothing...just been watching TV, cooking, sleeping, and painting my bed. I ran out of paint though, so I probably won't be able to finish it quite yet.

A few weeks ago we had a dinner at church, and this is a picture from it. Its just of me and a couple of friends.

How are the rest of you doing? How was Phoenix? How are Gabe, Pixie, and Megan? Any new or exciting news, pictures or stories? I hope that things are going well for everyone, and that we'll see each other soon. Mom and Dad are coming down next weekend to visit for my white coat ceremony, but the rest of you are welcome to come too! I'd love to have you. I guess I don't really have any other news...just getting ready for classes to start again. Send some pictures when you get a chance (or post them). Love you all!

Love,
Me