Mama, I'm comin' home!

Get our season passes for the MUNY, our membership to the Magic House, make reservations at Cunettos on the hill, get our free passes to the zoo, and mark your calendars for the next Monster Mash 'cause, baby, I'm goin' home! Carl got his first choice, Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis!!! I think that I was the only person in the entire room that started crying before the envelopes were passed out and continued on for the next hour until the ceremony was over (and beyond). It was such an emotionally charged day; I can't even begin to describe it. Luckily, we did not have to wait long to find out the news. Out of about 150 students, Carl's name was called fourth. (Envelopes were given out in random order.) I was so distracted that I forgot my camera this morning, we bought a disposable one when we were there, and then I still didn't get a picture of Carl receiving the sealed envelope because I was such a blubbering mess. Carl had to open the envelope because I couldn't handle it. But, man, was I happy when he did!

The ceremony didn't start until noon, and the students had to be there at 9:00 am. It was truly one of the longest mornings EVER. To top it off, there was a lecture beforehand on the history of the school that lasted an hour. I don't think I even need to say more on that. It is really neat, though, that Carl attended the oldest public medical school (est. 1807) and is going to the hospital associated with Wash U where surgical pathology was invented. We are both so excited, and Lily too, although she may end up being a bit disappointed when she realizes that we aren't actually moving in with Grandma and Pop Pop:) Thanks for everyone's support during this entire process; we couldn't be happier with the outcome! Way to go, Carl!!! We're so proud of you!

And, Happy 60th Birthday to Carl's dad (the other Dr. Deetz)!