I can't believe it!

Dear Family,

I can't believe that I just figured out how to post to the family blog.  Just in time for all the new and fun happenings in each family.  Isn't it fun celebrating with each other!  We are certainly a blessed family.  

Yesterday was dad's birthday and I reflected on all the fun we had growing up with such wonderful parents.  Mom and Dad, thank you for laying the ground work.  

It rained in  Phoenix and I remembered the family sitting on the balcony to watch the rain in Bountiful.  It has always been a great experience stopping to look and enjoy each other and the views of the world.  I see more and more the "older" I get that our parents (grandparents and great grandparents for some) have set the most wonderful example.

Anyway, as this month is here there is a celebration in each family.  Congratulations to Shelly and Brandon for their new little edition, Kelsey and Garth who will be off on a wonderful adventure soon, Camber for completing her residency, and Mandy who will be off to lands new and unknown.  What a fun celebration time!

Mostly, each of you light my life on a daily basis.  Thank you to all.  I love you, Brenda :)

Camber's Road

Camber's long road has achieved another milestone. We dropped her off at college 10 years ago. It was difficult to leave her behind in KC. She spent 6 years, year round in getting her BS and MD at the same time. It was a new and exciting time for her. At times she felt it would never end. Before you know it she was married and getting her degree. One picture shows Camber and her father testing driving a sports car, she settled for a Tercel instead. The graduation pictures were the conclusion of her KC road.

It was off to Rochester, NY. It was time for her residentcy. Med school was hard but the 90 hour work weeks were harder in many ways. Shifts that were always changing, it was hard to get a normal sleeping schedule. At times she felt like she was always tired, never quite rested. The 24 hour shifts take their toll at times. She learned much and gain confidence in her abilities. If there was difficult case with a child she was called on many times to handle it because of these skills. While in Rochester they added to the family, Sylvester and Sadie. They are great company. During this time there is always a need to have interests outside of the work, in Camber's case making quilts was one of these.

Congratulation Camber on your perserverance and your accomplishment of getting through it. The page is now turning to the next stage of your life. Congrats and job well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Camber's