Sunday, April 11, 2010
She's here.....
World, meet Elliana Corine Wiesen. Trent and Nat were blessed with this little bean three weeks ago and we are all so excited! I got to meet her this weekend, she is looking a little less shocked by her entrance into life outside the womb, and her face has already changed a bit. She is adorable, and Trent and Nat are totally enamored by her. It's pretty cool. Just thought I would introduce you. :)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
It's been a while
Hi all! February is drawing to a close and it has been a while (months) since I've checked in with everyone. Just a brief update....David finished his Psych rotation this Friday and starts his sixth and final two month rotation tomorrow. He will finish strong with his internal medicine rotation, (notoriously one of the most demanding rotations timewise) and he gets to start tomorrow off by being on overnight call (26hr shift). We would appreciate your prayers as we head into the next two months of David's schooling, the long hours get taxing. Please pray that we can keep our eyes looking onward and upward toward our Maker as we charge through the next two months.
I am continuing on with the PA program and have really been enjoying my time in the family practice clinics I am working in. It has been really cool for me to get a taste of what David's days are like as I too put in long days in the clinic. We are beginning to speak the same language, but find ourselves with the new challenge of needing to purposely separate ourselves from medicine and our schooling. Prayers for that balance are much appreciated as well. I have included some photos from our Hume Lake trip over Christmas for y'all to check out.
Love David and Krichele
Family snow shoe hike
Jeffcoach/Rieswig women
Jeffcoach/Reiswig men
David and I took the trail 90's on a ride through the mountains. It was lovely and romantic until I managed to flood my engine in the first 10 minutes of riding. This photo was taken while waiting for David to return with the truck. I am convinced my next go out will turn out better :)
***Hello everyone. David here. I just wanted to chime in and send my regards. Krichele is right, I am heading into two difficult months of my third year. The best part, they are the last two until the year is over! Hard to believe that the time is going by so fast for us. We are already planning for the next step of life: where we will live, where I will do residency, will we buy a home, what type of job with Krichele pursue after graduation, etc. In the short term I know that after completing third year I will take off six weeks to study for the second portion of my US Medical Licensing Exam and attend a million weddings. That's right, one million friends will be tying the knot in May/June. After I eat the last piece of wedding cake I will begin my fourth and FINAL year of med school. During this year I will be spending months at other institutions "auditioning" for residency programs in General Surgery. So Krichele and I will be out and about all over California. At some point I need to sit down and relate the process of how I decided surgery was the right choice for me. But for now, I am off to bed to rest up for my long day tomorrow. Cheers and blessings from Sacramento! David
Sunday, January 3, 2010
A thought for the New Year
Excerpt from Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost for His Highest".
Will you go without knowing?
"He went out, not knowing whither he went." - Hebrews 11:8
One of the difficulties in Christian work is this question - "What do you expect to do?" You do not know what you are going to do; the only thing you know is that God knows what He is doing. Continually revise your attitude towards God and see if it is a going out of everything, trusting in God entirely. It is this attitude that keeps you in perpetual wonder - you do not know what God is going to do next. Each morning you wake it is to be a "going out", building confidence in God. "Take no thought for your life,....nor yet for your body" - take no thought for the things for which you did take thought before you "went out".
Have you been asking God what He is going to do? He will never tell you. God does not tell you what He is going to do; He reveals to you Who He is. Do you believe in a miracle-working God, and will you go out in surrender to Him until you are not surprised an atom at anything he does?
Suppose God is the God you know Him to be when you are nearest Him - what an impertinence worry is! Let the attitude of the life be a continual "going out" in dependence upon God, and your life will have an ineffable charm about it which is a satisfaction to Jesus.
-Oswald Chambers
I found this writing for January 2nd from Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost for His Highest" to be both challenging, and comforting. I mostly found myself hanging on the concept that God is not so much concerned that we know what is going to happen, but he is incredibly concerned that we know Who He is. And knowing WHO God is, His very character, is of the utmost concern to us; since it is that knowledge which equips us to handle the What here on earth. But, the seemingly ever present human struggle for control over our lives hinders us from "going out" with a goal to know God. Instead, we go out cautiously, needing to know everything so that we may, to the best of our abilities, control every outcome. I was encouraged by this writing to "go out" with a new perspective. To make trusting in God my main focus as I "go out" into this new year, and to find Who He is as I learn to let go of the What.
May God bless you this new year as you continue to journey with Him.
Will you go without knowing?
"He went out, not knowing whither he went." - Hebrews 11:8
One of the difficulties in Christian work is this question - "What do you expect to do?" You do not know what you are going to do; the only thing you know is that God knows what He is doing. Continually revise your attitude towards God and see if it is a going out of everything, trusting in God entirely. It is this attitude that keeps you in perpetual wonder - you do not know what God is going to do next. Each morning you wake it is to be a "going out", building confidence in God. "Take no thought for your life,....nor yet for your body" - take no thought for the things for which you did take thought before you "went out".
Have you been asking God what He is going to do? He will never tell you. God does not tell you what He is going to do; He reveals to you Who He is. Do you believe in a miracle-working God, and will you go out in surrender to Him until you are not surprised an atom at anything he does?
Suppose God is the God you know Him to be when you are nearest Him - what an impertinence worry is! Let the attitude of the life be a continual "going out" in dependence upon God, and your life will have an ineffable charm about it which is a satisfaction to Jesus.
-Oswald Chambers
I found this writing for January 2nd from Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost for His Highest" to be both challenging, and comforting. I mostly found myself hanging on the concept that God is not so much concerned that we know what is going to happen, but he is incredibly concerned that we know Who He is. And knowing WHO God is, His very character, is of the utmost concern to us; since it is that knowledge which equips us to handle the What here on earth. But, the seemingly ever present human struggle for control over our lives hinders us from "going out" with a goal to know God. Instead, we go out cautiously, needing to know everything so that we may, to the best of our abilities, control every outcome. I was encouraged by this writing to "go out" with a new perspective. To make trusting in God my main focus as I "go out" into this new year, and to find Who He is as I learn to let go of the What.
May God bless you this new year as you continue to journey with Him.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Merry Christmas to all.....and to all a good night! (Yup, just thought this picture warranted a post all of it's own, there will be more to follow).
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Seasons change
Hi friends! Fall has officially arrived here in Sacramento, and we have welcomed it with open arms. Summer left us with one last weekend of over 100 degree weather about a week ago, and we have been relishing in 70-80 degree temperatures since. David and I are eagerly awaiting the fall colors to begin setting in, in the city of trees.
I never thought I would be one for seasons, as my hometown averages a one degree change over an entire year, but when weather reaches extremes, you find yourself welcoming change.
The seasons of life look different for us now as well. I have transitioned into the physicians assitant program here at UC Davis and David is working his way through his surgery rotation. I think we have found this new season to be challenging for many reasons, but we are peace as God leads us through it. We are eager to see what Fall brings. :)
I never thought I would be one for seasons, as my hometown averages a one degree change over an entire year, but when weather reaches extremes, you find yourself welcoming change.
The seasons of life look different for us now as well. I have transitioned into the physicians assitant program here at UC Davis and David is working his way through his surgery rotation. I think we have found this new season to be challenging for many reasons, but we are peace as God leads us through it. We are eager to see what Fall brings. :)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Los Dodgers
Soooo.....my Father is awesome. As long as I can remember my Dad has loved the Dodgers. One of my sweetest childhood memories is going downstairs when I couldn't sleep and laying on the couch next to Dad while he watched the Dodgers. Vin Scully, the announcer for the Dodgers, was gifted with the most amazingly soothing voice that would put me right to sleep. My Dad's love for the Dodgers has not wained, on the contrary, it has grown with their unbeatable record this season and their addition of Manny Ramirez.
A few months back my Dad took my Mom to a Dodgers game, but he really splurged and got box seats. Box seats at the Dodgers means that you get to go down near the field during batting practice to hopefully be the lucky one that a player gives a ball to. It also means you are close enough to see some of their faces, the Dodger's guest services people are remarkably nice to you, and you get a wrist band that allows you all you can eat from a special restaurant for the entire game. If you know the Wiesen family, all you can eat hits close to the heart. My parents had such a blast, that my Dad decided he wanted to take each of his kids on special date to Dodgers Box seat games. This last Friday I got to cash in on my game with Dad and it was awesome!
We started the day out with an old fashioned surfing safari. We knew there was a large south coming in, so we headed south to see what we could see. We paddled out at County Line and Leo Carrillo and had a great time. It was a little much for me, but we still had a blast! Below is a not so good photo of Leo Carrillo.
When my Dad took my Mom to her Dodger's game, they had time to kill so they found this funky little nail place where they got pedicures. This has become a tradition of a Dodger's game experience with Dad. The following pictures are of Dad and the Jones' getting pedicures.
We ended up getting a ball during batting practice, this is also an integral part of the whole experience.
During the game, Manny Ramirez tossed a ball into the crowd, I looked up to see it coming straight at my head, Dad stood up and reached for it, caught it and landed in my lap. We both got a ball as a souvenir!
Yep, awesome trip. I have phenomenal parents!
A few months back my Dad took my Mom to a Dodgers game, but he really splurged and got box seats. Box seats at the Dodgers means that you get to go down near the field during batting practice to hopefully be the lucky one that a player gives a ball to. It also means you are close enough to see some of their faces, the Dodger's guest services people are remarkably nice to you, and you get a wrist band that allows you all you can eat from a special restaurant for the entire game. If you know the Wiesen family, all you can eat hits close to the heart. My parents had such a blast, that my Dad decided he wanted to take each of his kids on special date to Dodgers Box seat games. This last Friday I got to cash in on my game with Dad and it was awesome!
We started the day out with an old fashioned surfing safari. We knew there was a large south coming in, so we headed south to see what we could see. We paddled out at County Line and Leo Carrillo and had a great time. It was a little much for me, but we still had a blast! Below is a not so good photo of Leo Carrillo.
When my Dad took my Mom to her Dodger's game, they had time to kill so they found this funky little nail place where they got pedicures. This has become a tradition of a Dodger's game experience with Dad. The following pictures are of Dad and the Jones' getting pedicures.
We ended up getting a ball during batting practice, this is also an integral part of the whole experience.
During the game, Manny Ramirez tossed a ball into the crowd, I looked up to see it coming straight at my head, Dad stood up and reached for it, caught it and landed in my lap. We both got a ball as a souvenir!
Yep, awesome trip. I have phenomenal parents!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Road Trip and Rest
A month and a half ago, David and I got to take a five day excursion to Bend and Portland. It was a much needed break, we got to spend time with the wonderful Jacques family, Adam Suza and the great outdoors. We also got to check out Multinomah Biblical Seminary which was a phenomenal experience. It was beautiful and we definitely felt it warranted a blog posting.
This is Mount Shasta just before crossing the California/Oregon boarder. Apparently it is not every day that you get to see it so clearly. We made the most of the photo opportunities.
This is my handsome husband with his road face on.
Another shot of Shasta from the backside.
We got to stay two nights at "La Casa De Jacques". It was fabulous, we just love them.
More road faces, we spent plenty of time driving.
My one shot of Portland city, yep, it's a brick wall.
David and I decided to make the most of the Columbia River Gorge and did the Eagle Creek Trail hike. It was amazingly beautiful. I think I drove David nuts as I stopped at every other curve to snap a photo. It is a truly unique trail though, as most of it is cut right into the mountain side. You will see in some other shots that the way the trail is carved.
This is Tunnel Falls, where the trail actually goes into the mountain side and you walk behind the falls. It is spectacular! (I know your all thinking how spectacular my outfit is also, but please hold your comments to yourself)
Can you see David?
Tunnel Falls is behind us.
This is the house David lived in when he was six years old while his Dad went to the Biblical Seminary.
We ate at this great Italian food place, and this is what my left overs were sent home in.
This is Mount Shasta just before crossing the California/Oregon boarder. Apparently it is not every day that you get to see it so clearly. We made the most of the photo opportunities.
This is my handsome husband with his road face on.
Another shot of Shasta from the backside.
We got to stay two nights at "La Casa De Jacques". It was fabulous, we just love them.
More road faces, we spent plenty of time driving.
My one shot of Portland city, yep, it's a brick wall.
David and I decided to make the most of the Columbia River Gorge and did the Eagle Creek Trail hike. It was amazingly beautiful. I think I drove David nuts as I stopped at every other curve to snap a photo. It is a truly unique trail though, as most of it is cut right into the mountain side. You will see in some other shots that the way the trail is carved.
This is Tunnel Falls, where the trail actually goes into the mountain side and you walk behind the falls. It is spectacular! (I know your all thinking how spectacular my outfit is also, but please hold your comments to yourself)
Can you see David?
Tunnel Falls is behind us.
This is the house David lived in when he was six years old while his Dad went to the Biblical Seminary.
We ate at this great Italian food place, and this is what my left overs were sent home in.
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