Thanks to the insane residency application process, Liz and I had the chance to travel all over the United States last fall for interviews.  In addition to programs in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester, MN, I interviewed at 3 programs in Los Angeles, 2 in Chicago, Georgetown in Washington, DC, U-Mass in Worcester, MA, and U-Conn in Hartford, CT.  We ended our East Coast trip with a visit to Chad and Melissa Abby, friends from our original small group in Loma Linda who now live in Providence, RI, and a final stop in New York City for the wedding of Liz’s cousin, Melissa Hutson.  Although expensive, we had a great time exploring a part of the country that neither of us have spent much time.

Please consider donating to this fund.  Christopher Laurie leaves behind a wife (Brittany); a 2 year old daughter (Stella); and an unborn daughter, due in November.
www.harvest.org/chris
Please read Pastor Greg’s thoughts on the passing of his son.  We are encouraged and inspired by his faith in this tragedy.
http://www.harvest.org/chris/memorial-fund/you-choose-dad.html
Love, Bjorn & Liz

http://blog.greglaurie.com/
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