Do you ever see your husband?? That is probably the most common question that I am asked... Every time I say yeah and never really think about it, but I figure I will designate a post just to being a medical student wife/widow!!
I was thinking about this the other night and remembering what it was like being married to Ryan while he was attending BYU and the differences between undergrad and medical school. I realized that life really isn't different! I came to Missouri prepared to never see him and cherish the little moments we had together between tests. I was surprised when he was home ALL THE TIME!
During undergrad Ryan always took a full course load, worked on campus or off, and still kept a really high GPA. I think that work ethic really helped him adjust to medical school and the pressures it has on a student.
One little difference is that Ryan can't skip class and head to Snowbird for the occasional snow day and snowboard in all the fresh powder :)
Another difference is that I we eat more at home now... In Provo we would either be eating out or switching nights cooking/eating at other family members house. We were blessed to have my brother and sister attend BYU while we were there and we would switch nights cooking for everyone.
We still are involved with intramurals. Ryan played soccer at BYU and he still has a night once a week to play. He also plays raquetball, football and we play volleyball together.
I am not saying medical school is easy and that it's for every one but you really get out of it what you put into it. Ryan works hard so we can enjoy time keeping a normal life... But he really can't wait to enjoy some snow days again :)
I was thinking about this the other night and remembering what it was like being married to Ryan while he was attending BYU and the differences between undergrad and medical school. I realized that life really isn't different! I came to Missouri prepared to never see him and cherish the little moments we had together between tests. I was surprised when he was home ALL THE TIME!
During undergrad Ryan always took a full course load, worked on campus or off, and still kept a really high GPA. I think that work ethic really helped him adjust to medical school and the pressures it has on a student.
One little difference is that Ryan can't skip class and head to Snowbird for the occasional snow day and snowboard in all the fresh powder :)
Another difference is that I we eat more at home now... In Provo we would either be eating out or switching nights cooking/eating at other family members house. We were blessed to have my brother and sister attend BYU while we were there and we would switch nights cooking for everyone.
We still are involved with intramurals. Ryan played soccer at BYU and he still has a night once a week to play. He also plays raquetball, football and we play volleyball together.
I am not saying medical school is easy and that it's for every one but you really get out of it what you put into it. Ryan works hard so we can enjoy time keeping a normal life... But he really can't wait to enjoy some snow days again :)
If only all of us could say this!
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