Three Weeks and Still Going Strong

I can't believe that I have already finished my first 3 weeks of school. In some ways it feels much much longer then that, that is probably due to the fact that I am at school for about 11-12 hours a day. I am amazed at the amount of information I am expected to cram into my brain, remember for an exam, and to be able to apply to other situations. However it seems like some of the information, particularly anatomy, is finally starting to stick in my head and make sense.

Randy is still on the job hunt. However this last week doors have begun to open. The incredible woman who we bought our home from works for WSU security at all the sports games. She called her boss and  told him about Randy. It was lucky she didn't call the following day because that night was the orientation. Randy went and was able to work security for the first home WSU football game yesterday! This is a part part part time job as there is not a home game every week. He was gone most of the day. He worked in the student section checking bags and all the fun that can come with 18 year olds that are away from home for the first time.

Now a few random facts about WSU and their football. THESE PEOPLE ARE COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY OBSESSED WITH COUGAR FOOTBALL!!! THERE ARE PARKING LOTS ON CAMPUS DESIGNATED FOR RVs! THESE PARKING LOTS WERE FULL THURSDAY NIGHT AND THE GAME ISN'T UNTIL SATURDAY!!!!! WSU recently spent a few million dollars updating and adding to the stadium's press box and for the first time since 1952 the first home game was sold out!! When I drove Randy to work that morning there were tons of people out at 7 am!

Anyway earlier last week Randy was able to meet with the wild veterinarian at school. Thursday evening Randy got an email from him with a possible job working with livestock. He told Randy to get a hold a woman at school that is looking for a full time employee! Randy wasn't able to find her Friday but Saturday while he was at the game he got a voicemail from her. It sounds like she has a few different positions open from time-slip positions to staff positions. She sounded really helpful and optimistic that she can find something for him. Also Shannon has a friend who radio tracks wolves and she is going to see if she can get Randy a job working with the wolves.

Mitch has been able to come to school with me several times. He is now an official palpation dog and walks to school with me every Tuesday. I have also taken him to two different small animal restraint labs. When I was there for that lab, Mitch was picked out of 5 dogs to be the demo dog. I was so proud of him for remaining calm and allowing the doctor to examine him and restrain him for over 20 minutes.

We are still excited for the future and feel so blessed.