Coming And Going

My daughter is home from New Hampshire. She is exhausted, and life is in a jumble. There are two months left in her second year of residency, but the finish line feels far off in this marathon. There is little I can do to help. I can remind her, as Christopher Robin said to Pooh, "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I would add, your life is a miracle, and you are a gift to your patients. Hold tight to the dream, ask for help when you need it, and remember to breathe.

As one arrives, another one departs....

My youngest son has returned to Boston to start summer classes. He had less than two weeks between semester finals and the start of the summer session, which is required this year and next so he can get all the classes he needs. Northeastern is known for their co-op requirements, which in his case is three six-month paid internships in his field of civil engineering.

Last year he was able to find a co-op in Maine that started in May and ran through December. I enjoyed him being home because I knew he would probably look for a position in Boston this year. The job he secured starts July 1 with a firm in Boston that specializes in bridges, which is a particular interest of his. He did well to get everything lined up as early as he did. It will be a good experience.

I will savor the times I see my children this spring and summer. As time goes on, their lives will only get busier as commitments pull them in different directions.