St. V's

Last night, Jon and I went to a dinner at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. There was some attendings and residents from the Emergency Room there. They answered questions a chatted with the 30 or so medical students who had come. It was very interesting and informative. They talked about interviewing for residency programs, what to expect, what to watch for, what they enjoyed most and least about what they are doing (but they did not have much that they did not like about working in the ER), how they rank those interviewing for residencies, activities for the residents and their families, etc. I was the only spouse there, but they thought it was just the thing to bring your spouse to. The food was really good too. The food was from Ferdo's Mediterranean Restaurant.

Yeah for the Wierschke Family!

I just found out some friends of ours from Provo are moving closer to us. They will live about 45 minutes away in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am very excited! Congratulations, Jon Wierschke, on getting into Grad. School and making that hard decision on where to go. Good luck with the packing and the move.

Stake Dance and a New Calling

Have you ever received a calling and then had to not say anything for more then a week? It's so hard! Especially when you are going to miss the Nursery so much, and you see the kids often during that week. This was my last week.


Saturday night, Jon and I were chaperons at the Stake Dance. It was a blast from our past. They are pretty much the same as they were when we were in Young Women's and Young Men's. They even played most of the same music. We danced the YMCA, the Chicken dance, and a little bit of swing (I would not let Jon flip me like he used to though). I can't believe how much energy it takes to last the whole dance. Jon and I left a half hour before the end, because we were so worn out.


So if you haven't guessed yet, I am now serving in the Young Women's Program. I am the Stake Young Women's Secretary. I am really excited! I get to go to Girl's camp and hang out with the youth of our Stake. I also get to travel around the Stake and see just how big it really is. It is most of Northwestern Ohio.

Last Sunday in Nursery

Jon and I are very sad that this was our last Sunday in Nursery. We have loved serving there, and we will really miss all the kids (even the ones that are a handful each week). It was a crazy day in Nursery, but I took a few pictures to remember our experiences.

Singing Time with Sister Wetzel and Sister Wells. Head, shoulders, knees, and toes...Let's build towers and then knock them over.Sorry this one is a little blurry.Matthew's first week, and he loved it. Here he is sailing in the "Little Tug".

Adventure in Michigan

It has been another month, and we survived another exciting trip to the Detroit Temple. It didn't turn out as exciting as we thought it would. Jon and I found a restaurant, which we like to go to in Sandy, UT and Idaho Falls. Carino's Italian Grill! So good! There is one just 15 minutes from the temple.

A picture of our dinner to the right. Sorry I blinked. Jon and I had Raspberry Italian Cream Sodas. Best drink on Earth! I had Italian Nachos. Now I know what you are thinking. What is Italian about nachos? These are made with these light flaky chips, Alfredo sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, black olives (which I ask to not be put on), jalapenos, pepperoncini peppers, and your choice of chicken, Italian sausage, or both (I get chicken). It is so good! Jon had a Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad, which is pecan crusted chicken on fresh spinach, Gorgonzola crumbles, sliced Roma tomatoes, Applewood smoked bacon and red onions tossed with warm bacon vinaigrette dressing, garnished with flash-fried onion straws. It was a great dinner!

We actually missed the "strong" storm. There were blue skies showing when we went to and left the temple. I did hear a big crack of thunder when we were in the Celestial Room, and Jon heard some pounding rain when he was in the dressing room. There were also some pretty big puddles when we came out. These are pictures I took through the windshield while we were driving. The clouds were crazy!

He said. She said.

Not too much has happened here since Wednesday. Jon and I are going to Michigan today. There is supposed to be some strong thunder storms (according to the Weather Channel). It should be exciting! I should have stuff to post later this weekend.

For now I thought I would share a few funnies that my mom sent to me. Enjoy!

Four Things

I got this email from a friend that lives in Montana. I sent it back to her, but instead of forwarding it on to others, I though I would just post it here.

A) Four places that I go to over and over: Meijer, Walmart, Church, Home

B) Four people who e-mail me (regularly): Mary, Mom, Better Homes and Gardens, Sisters

C) Four of my favorite places to eat: Panda Express, Plum Loco, Panera, Carino's Italian Grill

D) Four places I would rather be right now: The mountains, Idaho, with Jon, outside

E) Four TV shows I watch over and over: Gilmore Girls, How It's Made, American Eats, Star Trek the Next Generation

F) Four people I miss: Jon, My family and Friends (that might be more than 4)

G) Four places I love: Idaho, Washington, Alaska, Michigan

H) Four places I have traveled: Georgia, Victoria (British Columbia), upstate New York, Southern California

A Day Away From Home

I spent the day today helping a friend out with her kids, since one of them has been sick. He was better today, so it ended up being a fun day playing with the kids and talking to Sherri. While I was there, Sherri cut my hair for me. Thanks Sherri. I hope I helped today. I sure had fun.

Here are some pictures of my annual haircut.

Water, Basketball, and Walking

A few things have happen since my last post. First, Jon and I broke down and bought a water filter. The water we get here is better then the water we got in Provo, but it still tastes funny. I was amazed at how much better the water tasted after it had gone through a $10 filter.

Second, Jon and I watched some of the final game for the NCAA basketball championship. It was a good game. Sadly my team lost, but Kansas played better and deserved to win. Memphis's bad free throw average came back to haunt them and they choked. Kansas won in overtime. That is how Championship games should be. Close, not a stomping.

Finally, I was able to go back to walking group! The weather is nice enough that they are going back outside. No more walking by stores with smells that make me break out in hives. I am excited to be able to be outside and exercise twice a week. TaeBo is fun, but it got old really fast.

178th Annual General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

I love General Conference! It is a time I anticipate twice every year. I watch as many sessions as I can and make any excuse I can to watch it. I used to take my lunch breaks at work to correspond with a session. Then it was great to later be employed at the temple, and get those days off because they were conference. It always fills my soul with peace and helps me find those things I need to work on to be better.

Watching conference strengthens my testimony. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. I know Joseph Smith restored this true church to the earth. He saw God, the Father, and Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is true. It testifies of Christ. Joseph Smith translated it by the power of God. Thomas S. Monson is the prophet today. He has been called of God to serve as His mouthpiece. I know that families can be forever. We can be with those we love forever. I know Heavenly Father loves me. He hears me when I pray and He answers me. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer for our sins and all our pains, so we could return to live with Heavenly Father again.

It was great to be a part of the Solemn Assembly and sustain a new prophet with the rest of the membership of the church. A few of the talks that stuck out to me were Elder Jeffery R. Holland when he spoke about one of the aspects that does make us Christian, Elder Ronald A. Rasband speaking of testimony, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin telling us to seek out the one, Elder Craig Zwick saying not to lower your standards just to keep your friends, .... I could go on and on.

Jon and I also enjoyed being able to spend some time together. We slept in since conference doesn't start until noon here in Ohio. Wonderful! Jon made me breakfast on Sunday Morning. We took a walk in the nice spring weather. We played the new game that I gave Jon for his birthday. It was a fabulous weekend and I am sad that it is now over.

Final Four

I enjoyed watching basketball last night after General Conference. Such great games! I love to see the "underdog" win. I call Memphis and Kansas underdogs because they were not the favorites to win by far. Not only did Memphis rise to this victory over all those who said they couldn't do it, they now hold a record in the NCAA. Never in the history of the NCAA basketball has a team won 38 games in their season. Memphis has now won 38 games this season. They can into the tournament with the record of 33-1, more wins and less losses then any other team this year. They were not a favorite to go very far, because they had a pretty bad free throw record. Yet with that bad free throw record they still managed to only loose one game. In the tournament they have improved their free throws a great deal, and are now in the championship game. They rose above a lot and I am glad to say that I believed they could do it. I chose Memphis to go all the way.

The Kansas vs. North Carolina game was also good. Kansas was up 20 points at half time. North Carolina was supposed to be the best team in the nation, with the wonder boy, Tyler Hansbrough. I think they did North Carolina a disservice by awarding Hansbrough the player of the year right before this game. I think it made him a little cocky for the game.

In the end, neither game was really close. I'm glad to see Memphis and Kansas conquer where they were not expected to conquer. Monday night's game should be a good one!

House For Sale

I know a lot of people looking for houses currently and it reminded me of an email I got a few months ago. I just thought I would share it. I don't know if this house is still for sale, but it is a fun little house.

Toronto's Smallest House is Up for Sale!

If....
a. You live alone or with one other person (or an extremely small dog!!!)
b. You don't have much stuff (barely more than a homeless person!!)
c. You miss that cute little apartment you lived in while teaching English in Japan,

then this is the place for you!

This house, located near the intersection of Dufferin Street and Rogers Road is believed to be Toronto 's smallest house. Occupying what used to be a driveway, it's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom house that sits on a parcel of Land 7.25 feet (2.2 metres) wide and 113.67 feet (34.6 metres) long and has an interior area of just under 300 square feet (under 28 square metres). The asking price is $179,900.!!!!Here's another look at the front. Here's the living room, looking towards the front of the house. Here's the living room again, looking towards the back of the house. Here's the kitchen looking towards the back of the house. Note that despite the small space, they've managed to fit a washer and dryer into the place. Here's the bedroom, looking towards the back of the house. It comes with a Murphy bed, which is a necessity in such a space. This is what it looks like with the Murphy bed down. ...and here's the bedroom (looking towards the front of the house) with the Murphy bed retracted. You also get some patio space out back. Here it is, looking towards the house. ...and here it is looking towards the back. Here are the house's listed features:

a. "Completely Re-Done Top-To-Bottom, Front-To-Back!"
b. Tumbled stone entrance walk
c. Renovated Bath (not sure where the bathroom is exactly)
d. Renovated kitchen with newer stove, new cabinets and new stacked washer/dryer
e. Bedroom with Murphy bed + "Built-Ins" - doubles as den!
f. Walk-out to fenced patio
g. 100-amp service
h. 2 satellite dishes and receiver
i. "Window A/C Available"

I think it looks bigger on the inside then on the outside. It's kind of cute, but I know most of the people currently looking for a house are hoping for something a little more spacious. Good luck to all you who are in the house buying market!

Pediatrics

Last night, Jon and I went to a Panel of Pediatricians at the school. It was very interesting. I decided that if I was to be a doctor, I would probably be a Pediatric Cardiologist. I really don't want to be a doctor, but that is the field that I think appeals to me the most. When I was little, I was very sick and I believe the doctor that had the biggest impact on trying to cheer me up was a Cardiologist. The doctor that was on the panel seemed to have the same attitude as that doctor from my past. Trying to keep children hopeful and happy while they are really sick, appealed to me as we were listening to the different specialties in Pediatrics.

April At Last

I don't know if anyone else felt this way, but for Jon and me, March was an extremely long month. I think for Jon, this new block of classes has been a little boring and time sure goes by slow when things are not interesting.

I just wanted to say, "Yeah for April!" I'm really glad that it is finally here. There are some great things in April. Both my parent's birthdays and their anniversary, General Conference, my little sister's anniversary, spring (I hope)...