At the end of last week, Randy came home for a quick visit. He had a 3 day weekend and was supposed to arrive Friday afternoon. However, when I arrived home on Thursday from my preceptor, there was the big red truck parked in front of the house. Not only had he come a day early, he brought mini caramel cheesecakes, a smoothie for my breakfast the next day, and he had done the dishes. When I got home Friday, dinner was about ready.
Saturday we went to the Farmers Market in Moscow and went to see The Martian movie and have a late lunch with Bryan. That afternoon we did laundry, we went on a walk by Paradise creek, played Phase 10, and watched The Fellowship of the Ring.
This morning Randy came with me to Sacrament meeting, but he had to leave soon after that to make the 7 hour drive back to Southern Idaho. Everything is so much better when Randy is home. I loved having our little family all together again even it if was only for a few days. I miss him so much, it makes my heart hurt. But we will be together forever.
The next time I see him I will have taken the NAVLE and we will celebrate with Thanksgiving dinner.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
The Last 2 Months' Adventures
The first week of September I presented my senior paper (I am so glad that hurdle has been jumped and completed). I talked too fast, but at least its finally done. I have chosen my date to take the BIG TEST (aka the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination). It will be me and 3.5 years of study against 360 questions on November 25th at 9 am.
After I presented my senior paper Randy, the critters, and I drove down to Emmett to see Randy's parents. While there, we rode the horses, went to garage sales, attended the Boise temple, visited the aquarium, ate a lot of food, and window shopped. My mom came for a one day visit. Early the next morning after mom left Randy and I drove down to Utah to surprise her. We spent one morning at the Hogle Zoo where we met up with Stephanie. My little sister Chantel got engaged to Garret. Garret's older sister Brittany and I are dear friends and our mothers are also best friends that we met while we lived in Florida. After all these years of joking that Garret would marry one of my sisters, I never thought it would actually happen. The night after the engagement both of our families went out to eat to celebrate. The following day was my cousin Ryan's mission farewell. I enjoyed being able to visit with my cousins and aunts and uncles.
My next rotation was at the Caine Center in Caldwell Idaho focusing on small ruminants. It was awesome! I feel comfortable with ultrasound guided pregnancy diagnosis in both sheep and alpacas. I was able to castrate a goat and an alpaca, perform fine needle aspirates on a cow, draw blood from goats, perform Tuberculosis testing in goats, and lance an abscess. On the weekends I drove back to Emmett to see Randy.
After two weeks at the Caine Center I had to return to Pullman for my next rotation (Community Practice). This time it was my turn to leave Randy. He started his new job as a Dear, Elk and Antelope Technician for Idaho Fish and Game on September 28th. This position lasts for 8 months. I am so tired of being apart, but God has a plan for us and it will all work out.
My first day back in Pullman I came home to the house smelling like dog poop. Mitch had a bout of bloody diarrhea. Its crazy how when something happens to my own animals all training and logical thought leaves and panic easily sets in. Once again I am so so thankful that Amanda and Jake live down the street. The only thing I could think to do was to call Amanda. She literally came running to my aid and started to examine Mitch while I tried to clean up the mess in the house. I called the VTH and told them I was coming. Amanda drove Mitch and I to WSU and immediately started to run what we call the Big 4 (basic diagnostic tests) and placed an IV catheter while I sat on the floor, held Mitch, and tried keep my composure. She and Jake then took me to dinner and while we were at the hospital Jake cleaned my house. These people are the most selfless people I know. Thankfully, Mitch just needed some fluids and antibiotics and was able to come home the next evening. He is back to his normal, happy, goofy self.
I had a great time in Community Practice. I feel more comfortable with vaccines, talking to clients about preventive care, and working with cats. It seems like almost all of my cases were cats, especially kittens! On my surgery day, I repaired an areal hematoma in cat. During the two weeks, Shannon came to visit. I hadn't seen her since her graduation in May 2014. We sat and talked for a long while.
Last weekend Brooklin and I went apple picking at an orchard near campus. She also helped me pick out my Halloween costume for a Harry Potter themed party. We hadn't had a chance to talk in months.
Currently I am completing my preceptorship rotation. The preceptorship rotation is a month long arrangement at an approved clinic. I am at a mixed animal practice and its been fun so far. I have performed spays, neuters, mass removals, floated a horse, assisted in a C-section of a dog, identified a lameness in horse without anyone pointing it out to me first (personal win), and placed catheters. The doctors and technicians and the rest of the staff are great and have been very kind to me.
My life is busy, but it is very blessed.
After I presented my senior paper Randy, the critters, and I drove down to Emmett to see Randy's parents. While there, we rode the horses, went to garage sales, attended the Boise temple, visited the aquarium, ate a lot of food, and window shopped. My mom came for a one day visit. Early the next morning after mom left Randy and I drove down to Utah to surprise her. We spent one morning at the Hogle Zoo where we met up with Stephanie. My little sister Chantel got engaged to Garret. Garret's older sister Brittany and I are dear friends and our mothers are also best friends that we met while we lived in Florida. After all these years of joking that Garret would marry one of my sisters, I never thought it would actually happen. The night after the engagement both of our families went out to eat to celebrate. The following day was my cousin Ryan's mission farewell. I enjoyed being able to visit with my cousins and aunts and uncles.
My next rotation was at the Caine Center in Caldwell Idaho focusing on small ruminants. It was awesome! I feel comfortable with ultrasound guided pregnancy diagnosis in both sheep and alpacas. I was able to castrate a goat and an alpaca, perform fine needle aspirates on a cow, draw blood from goats, perform Tuberculosis testing in goats, and lance an abscess. On the weekends I drove back to Emmett to see Randy.
After two weeks at the Caine Center I had to return to Pullman for my next rotation (Community Practice). This time it was my turn to leave Randy. He started his new job as a Dear, Elk and Antelope Technician for Idaho Fish and Game on September 28th. This position lasts for 8 months. I am so tired of being apart, but God has a plan for us and it will all work out.
My first day back in Pullman I came home to the house smelling like dog poop. Mitch had a bout of bloody diarrhea. Its crazy how when something happens to my own animals all training and logical thought leaves and panic easily sets in. Once again I am so so thankful that Amanda and Jake live down the street. The only thing I could think to do was to call Amanda. She literally came running to my aid and started to examine Mitch while I tried to clean up the mess in the house. I called the VTH and told them I was coming. Amanda drove Mitch and I to WSU and immediately started to run what we call the Big 4 (basic diagnostic tests) and placed an IV catheter while I sat on the floor, held Mitch, and tried keep my composure. She and Jake then took me to dinner and while we were at the hospital Jake cleaned my house. These people are the most selfless people I know. Thankfully, Mitch just needed some fluids and antibiotics and was able to come home the next evening. He is back to his normal, happy, goofy self.
I had a great time in Community Practice. I feel more comfortable with vaccines, talking to clients about preventive care, and working with cats. It seems like almost all of my cases were cats, especially kittens! On my surgery day, I repaired an areal hematoma in cat. During the two weeks, Shannon came to visit. I hadn't seen her since her graduation in May 2014. We sat and talked for a long while.
Last weekend Brooklin and I went apple picking at an orchard near campus. She also helped me pick out my Halloween costume for a Harry Potter themed party. We hadn't had a chance to talk in months.
Currently I am completing my preceptorship rotation. The preceptorship rotation is a month long arrangement at an approved clinic. I am at a mixed animal practice and its been fun so far. I have performed spays, neuters, mass removals, floated a horse, assisted in a C-section of a dog, identified a lameness in horse without anyone pointing it out to me first (personal win), and placed catheters. The doctors and technicians and the rest of the staff are great and have been very kind to me.
My life is busy, but it is very blessed.
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