The States...: Announcing Dr. Leith States!

Yesterday was a momentous occasion for us and our entire family. Leith completed his four years of hard work at UCSD and graduated as Dr Leith States! I am so proud of him for not only achieving such a huge goal but by overcoming all he did in the past four years. His journey through medical school was not easy. From a long distance relationship, engagement, and planning a wedding through first year; experiencing the first year of marriage (with all its ups and downs) his second year; missing almost 3 months of school due to mono and strep 6 times during third year; and a tonsillectomy and planning for our first baby fourth year, you could say that this journey was no walk in the park for him! While reminiscing last night over the past seven years I can honestly say that it has been a privilege to watch him and be by his side as he has achieved so much. First and foremost we thank God for blessing us in so many ways and for giving Leith the strength and support he needed. We know that without Him none of this would have been possible. We are also both so thankful to all the family and friends who have supported him in so many ways throughout the years. The encouragement and prayers have not gone unnoticed.
So....on to the next chapter in our lives. Leith starts his internship year at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego on wednesday. We are still waiting for Isaiah's arrival. I guess you could say it's gonna be a big week for Leith...becoming a doctor AND a dad...wow!