Ready, Set, GO!

This story starts on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Sean (the dedicated and super smart husband of this story) spent the day in Philadelphia seeing 12 mock patients for the practical portion of his Step 2 boards. As soon as it was over he flew into Columbus arriving at 7:30 pm. The 36 hours that followed were like a whirlwind of bliss.

I (meaning Makenna, the very excited wife) picked Sean up from up from the airport, we grabbed something to eat and went home to re-pack Sean for another (and last) month way. We went to bed way too late and got up at 6 the next morning to drop my car off at the airport parking before heading out of town to Rochester Minnesota (at the end of this 36 hours I fly back to Ohio).

We would have a beautiful twelve-hour drive ahead (just the two of us: excited wife and super smart husband). In Indianapolis we drove through a farming area that was filled with hundreds and hundreds of windmills. I know what a windmill looks like but unless you’re expecting it, I’m not really sure you can be prepared for so many gigantic windmills.

Driving though Chicago was great. The city is huge- tall, magnificent buildings with TONS of people. Traffic was crazy slow for a Sunday afternoon but it gave us ample time to admire our surroundings.

Then in Wisconsin we saw plateaus covered in the colors of autumn. Huge mounds of earth extending upward seemingly out of nowhere. They spotted the countryside as we continued on our trip. It was spectacular.

Once we got into Minnesota it was dark and we hit a rainstorm, it was a little scary but Sean (Husband that is not only smart but brave as well) is a master driver and got us through like a pro. We were driving on a skinny, construction-laden road that paralleled the Mississippi river. Looking beyond the nerves of the situation it was really quite peaceful.

Now, the arrival to Rochester, Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic. It is so impressive! The entire street is dedicated to Mayo. They have a huge 20-story hospital. The Ronald McDonald house is next to that. The Mayo clinic is down the street a bit and several other building dedicated to healing and employees. It was quite a site to see.

The end of our blissful 36 hours is coming to an end.

We checked into Sean’s extended stay hotel and went to bed. At 5:15 am (way too early) the alarm went off and it was time to go again.

It was time for me to fly back to Ohio and for Sean to start his first day as visiting medical student at the Mayo clinic. At this point I must add that my smart, brave husband is also extremely handsome. Mayo has a dress standard- All doctors, residents and students must wear and suit and tie. My medical student looks fantastic in a suit and tie!

Rochester’s airport is the smallest I have ever seen. When Sean pulled into the short time parking and it was as if we were pulling up the grocery store. The parking was right in front of the airport. There were only 3 kiosks to check in and one woman working the desk. Delta only has 6 gates at this airport and all 6-security workers were there just for me.

The flight was smooth. I’m back in Columbus. 8 weeks down. 4 to GO! 

xoxo

Days Gone By

Summer is gone.


School has started back up. The leaves are changing, beautiful sunsets are witnessed, ghosts are in the attic, fall soccer is at large, autumn wardrobes are creeping out of the closet and great decorations can be found all over.

Last week I went to Utah to welcome in the fall season. It was magnificent but before I venture further on that journey I have some good news. For those who have been worried about the home aloneness status that accompanies me lately your fretting days are over! At the end of September- in honor of the looming holiday I had a ghost move into the attic of my apartment.

I was getting ready for the day and noticed that the piece of ceiling that covers the attic appeared to have been lifted up, twisted and set back down. (Side note- the entrance to the attic had formerly been sealed). The thoughts of what or who could be up there filled my mind. I finished my preparations for the day quickly and got out of the apartment. The conversations that followed my discovery with Jim the Maintenance Man and the apartment manager increased my fears and a sense of panic began to swell. They had no record of anyone going into the spare bedroom which meant that who ever had been in contact with my attic was not an employee of Golf Point Apartments.

The brave front I had put on was melting away and as I got to work things were looking even more glum. Ideas were swirling around in my head and I had a decent size break down. Kim, my great boss, drove me all the way back home so I could meet with Jim. He was going to take a look in the attic. Ensuring me that there were neither ghosts nor homeless men taking refuge in my attic.

After Jim’s inspection was over and he confirmed his earlier promise he let me climb up and do my own investigation. I felt confident that he was right and the entrance was promptly sealed back up.

Jim explained that when we get strong winds they create a suction effect as they pass through the eves. Coincidently we had had two separate tornado warnings earlier that week—hence the strong winds. Resulting in the attic door being sucked up, and set back down shifted. Or if you like my version better, I now have a new ghostly friend that I affectionately named Harold to keep me company.

What an event! In my panic of the morning I forgot to take pictures so, for this occasion you will have to use your imagination.

Luckily a trip to Utah was already in the works. 10 days filled with my fantastic hubby, family, mountains, soccer games (wet and dry) for Emma and Madison, family pictures, and driving the wrangler had my spirits rejuvenated in no time.

My days were filled lunch dates with Mom and Dad (one of my favorite activates), Conference at the Conference Center with Sean’s family, Causey with my grandparents and shopping with Hill. There is nothing like going home.

In lieu of recent events- Sean is now finishing up the last week of his Utah Rotation. He has an interview with them this week. (Keep your fingers crossed for us!) On October 25 he starts at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. While he is there he has an interview with them as well. The crazy interview season that is upon us. We are very excited. Good things are happening!

xoxo