Christmas 2009

December 2009 has come and gone. We had the usual activities and get-togethers. Christmas morning was a lot more subdued than in years past. Marty is on his mission and Eric is now essentially a teenager and the grandkids were in SLC, therefore, it was rather quiet. We did have evenings of livelihood when the Larsen party came to town and when Sheri and Pete arrived with Siena and Cara. Of course, the ED was it's usual chaos of the holiday season. My shifts at the hospital are long, difficult and stressful. I look forward to January and the passing of the Holiday season as far as the hospital goes. By choosing emergency medicine as my specialty, I have doomed myself to loathing the holiday season. Someday, when I retire I may again look forward to the end of the year and all of the celebrations. My days off spent climbing, biking, and snowboarding help to maintain my sanity. Sunny days in Southern Utah help as well. I am well blessed and should focus on the positives in my life. Having Siena and Cara with us again is a joy. As they grow I hope to be a big part in their lives and look forward to introducing all of the many outdoor activities that I love.