Today I went the memorial service for Dr. Arthur Schipul. He was a clinical medicine professor here at Ross that died Wednesday morning in his sleep. He was such a caring and exciting professor. Gretch actually saw him in action during a blood pressure clinic when she visited. His service really made me think about who I am and how I would be remembered. Dr. Schipul and his wife had such a strong relationship. Today a student told a story of Dr. Schipul saying that despite 49 years of marriage, he still wants to spend every free minute with his wife. That really made me think about the kind of marriage I want. Also, hearing students and faculty telling stories of who he was as a teacher, a man, a friend, a Christian....I actually teared up. It really made think I am lucky to have JT. But I also thought about people really think of me. I try to be good, loving, sincere person but sometimes (especially as of late) I have felt like anything but. I just really want to use this experience to rethink how I live to make sure that when I am gone, people will look back and think highly of me. Moreover, I want them to think of me as a Christian woman, wife, doctor, and mother (someday).

Anyways, I am going back to studying. Have a good weekend everyone!