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Retreat!

Ryan and I are currently in Amelia Island, Florida. It is so wonderful!!  I have been in Anderson on a rotation and my preceptor went to a conference this week, so I had a week off. Ryan and I usually take an annual anniversary trip, but knew we wouldn't be able to this year because of boards that I have to take and his company launching a new product around that time. So, we decided to take a trip this week!

It has been a wonderful retreat for us. We needed some time to reconnect, talk and just enjoy life with one another. I hate that we don't do that every day...what a shame! Sometimes making dinner, watching tv and being busy prevents us from truly encouraging each other in deep conversation or taking the time to share a smile or laughter. I look forward to these annual trips of ours so much because it just gives us some etched out time to allow us to grow more in love with one another and reflect on our life journey so far. It is such a blessing that God has given us the ability to take trips like this! 

In other news, I got a job offer from Doctor's Care. I am still trying to decide if I will take it or not. It is a great opportunity with a combination of urgent and family care. I am just praying through it. Please pray with us if you think about it. What is it that God wants from our family? Where should we live? How can He get the most glory? So many questions..but He has all the answers and I have full confidence He will lead us.

Well, back to vacation....Don't be jealous....Just make a little vacation wherever you are today and enjoy time with the ones you love with no distractions!!!

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