Jimmy and Haiti

So for the past few weeks, Jimmy's dad, Tom, has been wanting to travel to Haiti with a group of doctors to give much needed medical service. Tom, an anesthesiologist, got on board with a group traveling down in just a few weeks. He called Jimmy and told him there would be a spot on the plane for him if A- he got permission from me and B-he got clearance from NYMC. Well- after a few days and several discussions, Jimmy will be going to Haiti with his dad for 8 days. At first- I was really for him going- it will be a great experience and will be an important part in his medical training. He also knew it might be the only time he can go and practice medicine together with his father. But, when I started thinking about it more and more- the doubts and fears crept in and now I am going to admit I am a little weary about the safety and conditions for him in Haiti. Although I know he really wants to go and do this- I am going to be home biting my nails and hoping for their safe return home.

A peek into the future...

This past weekend we babysat a family in our ward. The couple went on a much deserved weekend away and they asked Jimmy and I to watch their 5 children. We were glad we could help out. They have 5 very good, smart, and well behaved kids. However, never in my life did I appreciate mothers more than this weekend. I know kids are a lot of work-but when its 5 kids of various ages and schedules- I was suprised at how exhausted this experience made me! I fell into bed so tired each night. It was a constant around the clock job for 3 days. Starting at 7am to 10pm I - cooked, cleaned, played, washed, comforted, bathed, dressed etc. Jimmy was called into work for a good part of saturday and I was left by myself. We had a good laugh that even though we stayed in the same house- I felt like I didnt really see or talk to him all weekend. So we felt like we had a look into the future on what our life will be like with several kiddos running around! Overall- we had a good time with the kids-but I think they were glad when their parents came home:)