Can anyone else believe it's been that long? I can and I can't. Sometimes that whole horrible accident seems as fresh as the day it happened and other times, maybe when I choose to not go there in my brain it seems farther away and adequately fuzzy. I have learned that part of moving onward and upward isn't about dwelling on things of the past and trying to have "why" questions answered....so for whoever is interested...I'll tell you what onward and upward types of things we've attempted, achieved and are still working towards in the last couple of years...
Ryan got back to work rather quickly and works full time (clarification for anyone who thinks he stays home all day) as a Project Manager at Premier Building Systems. His co-workers and manager are fantastic...if any of you are reading this...thanks so much for things like cleaning off the car in the winter...
I got back to school and completed my BSN in Nursing last May. Now that's one where I can't believe an entire year has elapsed already. I passed my boards (not without destruction to my families nerves...I was kind of a wreck) and started working at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital last August. I am currently working days on the surgical floor (not in surgery but where you would be admitted to for a few days following a surgery) and am loving it! What a relief to know that after all that school I picked the right thing!
Ryan spends the winters skiing (I cannot be convinced to join him...what a scrooge, I know), we do a ton of bicycling in the summer. I have entered in and completed quite a few running events (usually with one or both of the Rigard boys as a sidekick...thank you Dick and Garrett for encouraging me along). Most recently, my brother joined Dick and I in the
Run To The Pub and we had a blast. The more the merrier!
We bought a house a couple of years ago and are SO happy to have our little slice of the American dream. We are in a new/quiet neighborhood with fabulous neighbors. Thank you Dale for always clearing our sidewalks, mowing our grass and putting the trash out!
We've done a fair amount of traveling both together as well as solo. Ryan has flown across the country alone and driven to Washington state as a solo motorist. His fearlessness makes me proud. Trips to PA and NY have eased us back into traveling and figuring things out on the spur of the moment. These trips and throwing ourselves into somewhat unknown situations have helped us become better at asking for help. Superman is still Superman but Pittbull isn't quite as out of hand as she used to be...only when it's called for or when I haven't eaten in awhile :)
Speaking of which...I must sign off for now, this is getting to be a bit wordy anyway....time to eat, take Harley (my pride and joy of a golden retriever) to the dog park then head off to the gym. Take care and we'll chat again really soon!
Jenn
