Drumroll, please....

Years ago, the Mr. decided he wanted to be a Sports Medicine physician - a doctor who specializes in the treatment (and prevention) of sports-related injuries.  He has worked very hard over the past 15+ years working toward that goal - undergraduate degree, master's degree, research, medical school and now residency, and today, the final step in his long journey commenced with his acceptance into one of the best Sports Medicine Programs in the country - Maine Medical Center.  (Each applicant is accepted into just one program through a system called "the match".)  This is a 1 year program, meaning that, 18 months from now, The Mr. will (finally) begin his career!!  (Or, I should say, start a new career - he's been very dilligently working at the difficult career of "student" for many years!)

While disappointed that we won't be moving closer to family, we are thrilled at the wonderful opportunity this is for his career, and delighted that this allows us to remain in our home, in the beautiful state of Maine we have grown to love.  We feel very blessed for his acceptance, as Sports Medicine is a highly sought after and very competetive field, and many physicians are unable to pursue this path.

All in all, it is a happy day for these Buchanan Mainers! :)