I have some explaining to do. In the ever changing vida de los Stevensons, we are leaving Mexico. We have decided to take advantage of a transfer opportunity that will put us back in the United States. Zachary will be changing schools and we will be moving to Portland, Maine for a semester (and freezing our butts off) starting in January, followed by clinical rotations...locations to be determined but either Chicago, Connecticut, Balitmore, Atlanta, or any combination of the aforementioned. (The whole Maine thing is perfect timing...since it is touristy in the summer, we are getting a furnished condo on the beach all bills included with an indoor pool, spa, everything for a GREAT deal. We are really excited about living in style in the cold!!)
It will be an interesting ride and one that we are really excited about...and totally prepared for...if we can do Mexico, we can do this! Tate is totally pumped about the cold weather, the kid sweats a lot. And, the day after the decision was made, Children's Place sent me an email with 30% off cold weather stuff plus a 20% off Columbus Day code and free shipping...perfect timing right?!? So, an adorable big coat, ski pants, and snow boots are on their way to keep Tate warm when I throw him in the snow!
Sorry for the side track...Tate in snow gear gets me a little excited! Anyways, back to the new school. The program here in Mexico was a 5 year program because it had an intership in New York at the end. The new program, will have Zach finishing at the same time (starting a residency at the same time), and he will also be completing a master's in addition to his MD.
This is just another answer to a prayer in this bumpy road of med school (even bumpier road of foreign med school). We leave here with the best souvenir ever...our little hecho en Mexico, Mexican citizen. And that will always make every part of this totally worth it! So much more to come from us...now from the east coast. We really will miss a lot about Mexico and Tate is gonna miss all the Spanish (he really and truly likes Spanish better...example, he only waves when I say "Hola" not "Hi"). Another post coming soon about all the crazy, unique things we have encountered in our time here!!
Cause every post needs a picture...my little dude. Who, by the way, is walking FAST now...close to a jog, not quite a run. He is hilarious!!
5 comments:
I absolutely love this! Good for y'all, following the Spirit and doing what is best for your family and not being afraid to step outside your comfort zone. We change our plans often as well but as long as we're headed in the positive direction I think it's great. YAY for change and MAINE! I have ALWAYS wanted to visit Maine, ask Jake haha.
Hey Amber, we are really excited for you and the new "adventure". We are so happy all of you will be back in the States. And it sounds like you found a great place on the beach to live in during your time in Maine. And as always,Tate is a real cutie! Love to all of you, Dad and Debra
Look at that smile! Now you will just have to keep us posted on your US adventures!
I am so excited for you to be living in Maine. New England is so beautiful in the fall, winter, well every season. And snow and cold weather. Wish I was going with you. The Lord obviously has many great things planned for the Stevenson family. And and usual, Tate is a cutie.
Thanks for all the positive comments!
Dad...as always, thanks for the support!
Rondi...I have always wanted to visit the east coast and couldn't be more excited about living there!
Caroline...The ever changing life can be stressful and hard to explain to people at times, but I know we are doing what is best for us and it will lead us to the best place possible (but it is a long road)! It is nice to know that you totally understand...but you do it so much better than me with 4 kids, you are an example to me of how to handle this type of life. So, thanks :)
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