Deanna and I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  This year has been filled with many joys and challenges. We got another dog – Shadow.  We found her online from a couple who could not keep her.  She is a black lab mix and she and Jack get along great together.  

Deanna was accepted into an LPN (licensed practical nurse) program.  She is so excited about it as it took a lot of work to get accepted.  Furthermore, she is doing very well in her classes and was elected President of NFLPN (National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses) for her class.  She is also currently on the honors list. She will graduate in July.

I have been working in the clinics and hospitals doing my rotations since July.  I still haven’t decided exactly what field of medicine I want to go into, but I’m narrowing down the choices.  I’ll have to start putting in my applications for residency in late summer, so I’ll have to decide by then.  It’s been an amazing opportunity to be working directly with patients everyday.  

It has been challenging having both of us working and studying so much.  God has been gracious in helping us through this time.  But we are both looking forward to having a little more time together next year.  

We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.  May grace and peace be with you all.

 

John Roger, Deanna, Jack, and Shadow Bell 2008