My baby's going to med school!!!!!
The first time Mark and I spoke, he told me he wanted to be a doctor, that was 7 years ago...7!!!!
It's not that often one work towards things for that long, so diligently and with so much courage. The HOURS of chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, biology, shadowing doctors, volunteering in the hospital and community - the list goes on and on. Mark has done this, and I am so, so proud of him. There could not be a more deserving person to receive this opportunity.
He got a phone call around 5:15 pm on Wednesday the 17th of November - the caller was from the University of Rochester and said that he had been accepted, and hoped that he would consider them. Mark immediately called me, however I was out running so he had to make the subway ride home keeping this info all to himself. He told me he was smiling to himself the whole way home. When he got off the subway he called me and within two sentences of him talking to me (something about the house keys) I asked him what happened and if he had gotten into Rochester. Why did I think that? I could hear it in his voice. I could hear that he was smiling so big that he couldn't contain it. He made up some lie about calling Upstate (another school he applied for) to ask about his application and getting news that he'd hear back soon. I quickly said I didn't believe him and what was up, but he persisted.
(moments after the shrieking stopped...)
A few minutes later he burst through the door and said "I got in to Rochester!" We made quite the scene. Shrieking and crying and jumping up and down. This went on for quite some time until we finally calmed down. The first thing we did was say a prayer of gratitude...so many, many prayers/fasts/tears/hard times have gone into this process. To have them answered was almost overwhelming. It was like our lives, our future, our dreams...the things we always talk about doing materialized. Its a reality. All of these 'ifs' we've talked about can actually start to be planned out now. (yes, I have been searching apartments in Rochester on Craigslist!)
Just to boast a little - Mark is amazing for so many reasons. I feel so lucky to have him. I also feel that those who he will work with and treat will feel so loved and valued by him - he will for that reason (ok, smarts, work ethic, integrity, good looks etc also) he will be a powerful motivator for change not just to his patients but all those he works with - especially in this screwed up system. All I can say is if you want the best doctor around...contact us in about 8 years :)
(a relieved Mark spreading the good news)
The first time Mark and I spoke, he told me he wanted to be a doctor, that was 7 years ago...7!!!!
It's not that often one work towards things for that long, so diligently and with so much courage. The HOURS of chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, biology, shadowing doctors, volunteering in the hospital and community - the list goes on and on. Mark has done this, and I am so, so proud of him. There could not be a more deserving person to receive this opportunity.
He got a phone call around 5:15 pm on Wednesday the 17th of November - the caller was from the University of Rochester and said that he had been accepted, and hoped that he would consider them. Mark immediately called me, however I was out running so he had to make the subway ride home keeping this info all to himself. He told me he was smiling to himself the whole way home. When he got off the subway he called me and within two sentences of him talking to me (something about the house keys) I asked him what happened and if he had gotten into Rochester. Why did I think that? I could hear it in his voice. I could hear that he was smiling so big that he couldn't contain it. He made up some lie about calling Upstate (another school he applied for) to ask about his application and getting news that he'd hear back soon. I quickly said I didn't believe him and what was up, but he persisted.
(moments after the shrieking stopped...)A few minutes later he burst through the door and said "I got in to Rochester!" We made quite the scene. Shrieking and crying and jumping up and down. This went on for quite some time until we finally calmed down. The first thing we did was say a prayer of gratitude...so many, many prayers/fasts/tears/hard times have gone into this process. To have them answered was almost overwhelming. It was like our lives, our future, our dreams...the things we always talk about doing materialized. Its a reality. All of these 'ifs' we've talked about can actually start to be planned out now. (yes, I have been searching apartments in Rochester on Craigslist!)
Just to boast a little - Mark is amazing for so many reasons. I feel so lucky to have him. I also feel that those who he will work with and treat will feel so loved and valued by him - he will for that reason (ok, smarts, work ethic, integrity, good looks etc also) he will be a powerful motivator for change not just to his patients but all those he works with - especially in this screwed up system. All I can say is if you want the best doctor around...contact us in about 8 years :)
(a relieved Mark spreading the good news)
9 comments:
Oh goody! I get to the best first to comment. We are so thrilled for you guys. ABSOLUTELY THRILLED!!! I think Mark will be such an amazing doctor, he has been blessed with a remarkable skill set. I'm so glad he's decided to run with this chance!
University of Rochester is lucky to have you! You guys are going to kick petutie in med school. I am already looking forward to visiting you guys out there some day.
AHH! Amazing news! Congrats you guys!!! We are both so so excited for Mark!!!
I love this post!! I absolutely love that you took pictures during those first exciting moments! Mark looks so happy!!!!!! I wish I could have been a fly on the wall watching you two celebrate!! I can only imagine all the excitement!!!!!!!
We are beyond happy for you guys! And Heather is right...Rochester is so lucky to have you! Mark, I know you're going to be an amazing doctor! I am so proud of you!!!
Wow!!! That is so awesome! Congratulations!!
Yay, yay, yay you guys!! We are so so happy for you! Mark will be the best doctor! We love you guys. Congrats again!!!
Congratulations Mark! You two are a couple of geniuses if you ask me.
You've earned it! Congrats to both of you for the collective effort and focus. You know we're proud of you--and each of our children. Great post, Libby. (Heather, your post was also most thoughtful, even though I couldn't trick the blog into taking my comment). Love you guys, DadM
this happy post made me want to cry for joy right along with you! i love that you said a prayer soon after finding out. so sweet. no kidding, mark will you be my doc? you will be so kind and helpful. why can't i seem to find a james or a mark type of doc over here?
Congrats!! That is so wonderful and rewarding right?! What an exciting adventure!
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